What does this thyroid test result for developmental delay in a child indicate?
Patient: Hi,7 month Baby Development delayed...done THYROID test and result show up as below...is it normal ? TOTAL TRIIODOTHYRONINE (T3) C.L.I.A 189 ng/dl 60 - 200. TOTAL THYROXINE (T4) C.L.I.A 9.3 μg/dl 4.5 - 12.0,THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH) C.L.I.A 1.62 μIU/ml 0.30 - 5.5,FREE TRIIODOTHYRONINE (FT3) C.L.I.A 4.15 pg/ml 1.7 - 4.2,FREE THYROXINE (FT4) C.L.I.A 0.97 ng/dl 0.70 - 1.80 Doctor: Hello,This report is suggestive of normal thyroid function.Hypothyroidism is one cause of developmental delay. Your child needs to be investigated for other cause of developmental delay.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Priyank Ghanchi