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What Does TSH Level Of 11.88 In A 21 Days Old Infant Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 15 Jun 2017

Question: Hi. My baby is 21 days old. There was a blood test done on her when she was 2 days old. Her TSH level says 11.88. The Dr asked for a new blood test today. I was talking the Thyronom tablet during my pregnancy and still taking it currently. What does TSH level of 11.88 mean for my baby?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The level is normal

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure you that for a nonate (baby upto 1 month of age) a TSH level of upto 18 is normal and so the level of 11.88 is absolutely acceptable. There is nothing to worry about.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (14 minutes later)

This is my baby's previous report from when sge was 2 days old. Her Dr says the value should've been less than 10.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is in the acceptable range.

Detailed Answer:
Yes, less than 10 is good but less than 18 is acceptable. However, a follow up test needs to be done after 6 weeks.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad