Open AccessThyroid function reference ranges during pregnancy in a large Chinese population and comparison with current guidelines
Author(s) -
Xi Yang,
Yu Meng,
Yong Zhang,
Chen Zhang,
Fei Guo,
Yang Sm,
Rong Ding,
Jianxia Fan
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
chinese medical journal/chinese medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.537
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 2542-5641
pISSN - 0366-6999
DOI - 10.1097/cm9.0000000000000051
Subject(s) - medicine , reference range , thyroid function , thyroid , thyroid peroxidase , thyroid stimulating hormone , population , pregnancy , hormone , thyroid function tests , thyroid disease , obstetrics , gynecology , endocrinology , biology , environmental health , genetics
A correct thyroid function reference range is important for the accurate diagnosis of thyroid disease during pregnancy. However, there is no consensus on whether thyroid function reference ranges in Chinese population should follow the America Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines. This study aimed to establish a thyroid function reference range more suited to the Chinese population by evaluating the current thyroid function reference range in pregnant Chinese women and comparing it to the ATA guidelines.