Newborn Blood Spot Test
A Newborn Blood Spot Test is performed to identify any serious condition that a baby may have.
Description
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:
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Phenylketonuria
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Congenital Hypothyroidism
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Sickle Cell Disorders
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Cystic Fibrosis
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Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCADD)
For further information on Newborn Blood Spot Tests, see the NHS website at: Newborn blood spot test.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | Newborn Blood Spot Tests |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | BLOOD SPOT CARD COMPLETION DATE AND TIME | references in description Newborn Blood Spot Test |
| Attribute | NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST OUTCOME STATUS | references in description Newborn Blood Spot Test |
| Data Element | NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT TEST RESULT RECEIVED DATE | references in description Newborn Blood Spot Test |
| NHS Business Definition | Newborn Blood Spot Test | references in description Newborn Blood Spot Test |
| Data Element | ORGANISATION IDENTIFIER (NEWBORN BLOOD SPOT SCREENING LABORATORY) | references in description Newborn Blood Spot Test |
