Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) Test in Chennai

This is test done on newborns to check whether thyroid production is adequate or not. It's a relatively new test, which if done on time can help in prevention of mental retardation in the newborn. Most children born with this problem look normal and hence this test helps in catching a serious problem. Most cases of congenital hypothyroidism are caused when thyroid gland is missing, misplaced or small in size.