The influence of seasonality and manufacturer kit lot changes on 17α-hydroxyprogesterone measurements and referral rates of congenital adrenal hyperplasia in newborns

Newborn screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is performed by measuring the concentration of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) in dried blood spots. Unfortunately, the level of 17-OHP varies due to multiple factors, and therefore, the false positive rate for the test is a challenge. We a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of pediatrics 2017, Vol.176 (1), p.121-129
Hauptverfasser:	Pearce, Melissa, Dauerer, Erin, DiRienzo, A. Gregory, Caggana, Michele, Tavakoli, Norma P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	17-alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone - blood Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital - diagnosis Humans Infant, Newborn Medicine Medicine & Public Health Neonatal Screening - methods Original Article Pediatrics Reagent Kits, Diagnostic Retrospective Studies Seasons Sensitivity and Specificity
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