Standard 10: 100% of neonates diagnosed as having congential hypothyroidism should start appropriate treatment by 28 days
| Positive cases for congenital hypothyroidism (TSH > 39.9 mU/l) | 1996 | 1995 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of positive cases on screening | 1 | 4 |
| Percentage of cases receiving appropriate treatment by 28 days | 100% | 100% |
| Breakdown of each case: | ||
| Case 1 Day of birth→7 days→heel prick→3 days→telephone→6 days→treatment | 16 days | |
| Case 2 Day of birth→16 days→heel prick→7 days→telephone→1 day→treatment | 24 days | |
| Case 3 Day of birth→7 days→heel prick→5 days→telephone→same day→treatment | 12 days | |
| Case 4 Day of birth→7 days→heel prick→6 days→telephone→1 day→treatment | 14 days | |
| Case 5 Day of birth→7 days→heel prick→3 days→telephone→1 day→treatment | 11 days | |
Telephone means positive result communicated to paediatrician.