Total Errors of TSH results by fluorescent immunoassay technique from dried blood spots in a newborn screening program for congenital hypothyroidism - variations in time

Abstract

Objective:the aim of this study was to evaluate the imprecision of the method used to determine TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) levels from dried blood spots in a newborn screening program and how the value of the coefficient of variation influences the total error of the method.

Keywords

• six sigma
• tsh
• imprecision
• dried blood spot (dbs)