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Simultaneous radioimmunoassay of thyrotropin and thyroxine in human serum. [/sup 125/I and /sup 131/I tracer techniques]

Journal Article · · Clin. Chem.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7211832
The importance of early diagnosis and treatment of congenital hypothyroidism has been well established, and several screening programs have been undertaken to detect neonates with this disorder by measurement of concentrations of thyrotropin or thyroxine in the serum. However, measurement of either hormone alone may fail to identify all affected patients. Accordingly, we have established a simulatneous double-antibody, dual-isotope radioimmunoassay for both. Sensitivity, slope, analytical recovery, and precision characteristics of the simultaneous assay do not differ from those of each assay performed separately. Values for the two analyses in the single and simultaneous assays correlate well (r = 0.951 for thyroxine, 0.983 for thyrotropin). This assay system permits determination of both hormones within 72 h after specimen collection and thus should allow more rapid evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of infants with congenital hypothyroidism.
Research Organization:
All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL
OSTI ID:
7211832
Journal Information:
Clin. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 23:9; ISSN CLCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English