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To evaluate the utility of 131I-triiodothyronine erythrocyte uptake for diagnosing thyroid disorders in infants and children.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Thyroid Function in Infancy and Childhood : A Study of the 131I-Triiodothyronine Erythrocyte Uptake Using Stored Blood.

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Study measures thyroid function using 131I-triiodothyronine uptake in infants and children, highlighting diagnostic uses.

To evaluate the utility of 131I-triiodothyronine erythrocyte uptake for diagnosing thyroid disorders in infants and children.
Measured 131I-triiodothyronine erythrocyte uptake in stored blood samples
Compared T3EU values across different age groups
Analyzed correlation with other thyroid function tests
Normal T3EU in children over one year: 10.7 to 18.7% (average 14.6%)
Newborn infants had a significantly higher uptake at 19.3%
Hypothyroidism showed T3EU values from 4.8% to 11.3%
Higher uptake observed in nephrosis (25.2%) and Down's syndrome (17.0%)
Significant correlation found between T3EU and other thyroid function tests

Suzuki Takashi (1965) studied this question.

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