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Thresholds for population iodine sufficiency based on median urinary iodine concentrations
| Pregnancy (μg/L) | Lactation (μg/L) | Children Younger Than 2 Y (μg/L) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insufficient | <150 | <100 | <100 |
| Adequate | ≥150 | ≥100 | ≥100 |
Data from Li M, Eastman CJ. Neonatal TSH screening: is it a sensitive and reliable tool for monitoring iodine status in populations? Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010;24(1):63–75.
