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Information Resources

These resources are available to download in pdf format.

Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme - your newborn baby's blood test   -     -*/   726Kb

This brochure explains how newborn metabolic screening works, and what disorders are screened for.

Heel prick information for parents DVD   -     -*/   8535Kb

This six-minute DVD explains how screening can indicate if your baby has an increased chance of rare disorders. If any problem is found, your baby can receive the best possible treatment.

Return of Bloodspot card request form

Return of newborn metabolic screening samples (Guthrie cards) to family request form   -     -*/   45Kb

Parents and individuals can use this form to request the return of their blood spots after testing is complete.

Factsheets

Congenital Hypothyroidism and your baby   -     -*/   954Kb

This resource is for parents/guardians whose baby has been diagnosed with Congenital Hypothyroidism.