Hi
Blood spot TSH as in neonatal screening might be an
acceptable compromise, or is this doubtful?
--- PETER HUDSON <[log in to unmask]>
wrote: > We need to assess the thyroid status of a
lady with
> a needle phobia.
> There's the odd reference to salivary and urinary
> TSH in the literature, but
> is there any evidence that they are of any practical
> use?
>
> Peter Hudson
> Principal Biochemist
> Wrexham Maelor Hospital
> Wales, UK. LL13 7TD
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Dr. M A Al-Jubouri
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Whiston Hospital
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