See results of postpartum blood screening to assess health status

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Hello doctor! After birth, my baby had a postpartum blood screening test, with a THS index of 10,445. The doctor asked for a follow-up visit after 1 month. 1 month after re-examination, the THS index was 7,245 and the FT4 was 12.6. The doctor told her that the index was not worrisome, and she was assured that she would re-examine her baby 2 months later. But I'm still afraid that the baby's THS index is higher than normal, afraid that the baby will have thyroid disease. See the results of blood screening after giving birth, can the doctor give me more advice? Do I need to have my baby do other tests?
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Hello baby! See the results of your baby's postpartum blood screening with missing units in the test results, on the other hand, each testing machine has a different reference level. So the mother can send the doctor a complete test result sheet, so that the doctor can advise correctly. Hope your results will be sent as soon as possible. In addition, if you want to receive more specialized advice, you can also take your child to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for specific tests. Looking forward to seeing you and your baby soon. Thank you for trusting and sharing your worries with Vinmec.
Answered by Specialist Doctor II Pham Do Ngoc Diep - Neonatologist - Neonatology Department - Vinmec Times City International Hospital

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