Table 1 Positive predictive values and sensitivities for the CH ONSP at various screening-TSH cutoff values
From: Prediction of congenital hypothyroidism based on initial screening thyroid-stimulating-hormone
TSH Screen Cutoff (mIU/L) | True Positives/ Screen Positives | Positive Predictive Value (%) | Sensitivity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
≥17 | 296/541 | 55 % | ~100 % |
≥20 | 248/340 | 73 % | 84 % |
≥30 | 198/211 | 94 % | 67 % |
≥40 | 172/177 | 97 % | 58 % |
≥50 | 157/159 | 99 % | 53 % |