Table 2 Positive predictive values for the CH ONSP at various screening-TSH ranges
From: Prediction of congenital hypothyroidism based on initial screening thyroid-stimulating-hormone
TSH Screen Range (mIU/L) | Screen Positives | True Positives | False Positives | Positive Predictive Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
17–19.9 | 201 | 48 | 153 | 24 % |
20–29.9 | 129 | 50 | 79 | 39 % |
30–39.9 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 76 % |
≥40 | 177 | 172 | 5 | 97 % |