Congenital Hypothyroidism Procedure for Neonatal Screening and Management

DG of Health Services and Programmes

Acronyms

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

BBA

Born Before Arrival

BFFP

Birthing Facility Focal Point

BP

Blood pressure

CH

Congenital hypothyroidism

DWCH

Department of Women & Child Health

EPI

Expanded Program of Immunization

FSH

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

FT4

Free thyroxine

IV

Intravenous

LH

Luteinizing hormone

MD

Medical Doctor

mg

Milligram

ml

Milliliter

mm

Millimeter

MO

Medical Officer

PEAS

Performance Evaluation Assessment Scheme

TBG

Thyroxine-Binding Globulin

TFT

Thyroid function Test(s)

TSH

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

TSH-R

TSH Receptor

μg

Microgram