Background: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and induces the production and release thyroid hormones thyroxin (T4) and triiodothryronine (T3). These thyroid hormones exert a negative feedback on the pituitary. The release of TSH is regulated by TSH-releasing hormone (TRH) produced in the hypothalamus. When there are high circulating levels of thyroid hormone in the blood, less TRH is released by the hypothalamus, so less TSH is secreted by the pituitary. The normal concentration of TSH in the blood is extremely low, but it is essential for maintenance of normal thyroid function. The determination of serum or plasma levels of TSH is recognised as a sensitive method in the identification of primary and secondary hypothyroidism. Primary Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) occurs in 1 out of every 3,000 to 7,000 infants and is caused by athyroidism and hypoplasia. If infants are screened for this disorder during their first month, then irreversible mental retardation can be prevented through early identification and proper treatment. The state of infant's thyroid can be determined by a T4 and TSH combination-screening program. This is the most effective method for the clinician because secondary hypothyroidism may be missed by some TSH screenings and T4 screenings may miss minimal hyperthyroidism. Before starting therapy, a confirmation test should be performed if an infant is thought to be suffering from marginal or borderline hypothyroidism. These determinations should be performed using serum T3, T4, and TSH. Due to infant age, weight, prematurity and demographic variation concentrations of TSH and T4 have been shown to have some variation. Thus each laboratory must establish its own normal and cut-off values. Yes Biotech Laboratories has developed a kit using a method of collecting blood spot samples on S&S #903 filter paper and ELISA techniques. This kit can quantitatively determine TSH level in neonates sensitively, accurately, safely and reliably. It is an important and practical tool to determine thyroids state of neonates, thus making it possible to prevent against infant mental retardation.
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The TSH (Catalog #AAA590035) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, ELISA Kit" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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