A Newborn Blood Spot Test is a Clinical Investigation.
A Newborn Blood Spot Test is performed to identify any serious condition that a baby may have. It involves the collection of a blood sample from the heel, usually when the baby is between 5 and 8 days of age.
All babies are screened for:
- Phenylketonuria
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Sickle Cell Disorders
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCADD)
For further information on Newborn Blood Spot Tests, see the UK Newborn Screening Programme Centre website.
This supporting information is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | Newborn Blood Spot Tests |