Reviewed on 20/10/21
The Screening Tests for You and Your Baby leaflet contains information about the blood spot screening test and the conditions it screens for. It is available in other languages.
The NHS Newborn Blood Spot Test website includes information about each condition, FAQ's and links to further information.
Screening is less straightforward if your baby has had a transfusion or is born at less than 32 weeks of pregnancy, an information leaflet can be found at www.gov.uk/government/publications/screening-tests-for-you-and-your-baby-babies-in-special-care-units
Details about how cards are stored, and who can access them can be found here.