Capillary TSH screening programme for Down's syndrome in Scotland, 1997-2009

Abstract

Capillary TSH screening in Down's syndrome is eminently feasible and should be performed annually from 1 year of age. Nearly all subjects with initial venous TSH ≥ 11.0 mU/l will require thyroxine treatment but most with TSH 6-10 mU/l only require surveillance initially.