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Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Tests to protect your baby

Content 1

Summary

This consumer brochure has been prepared for all new parents, outlining the reasons for newborn bloodspot screening, conditions tested for, storage and retention of samples and contact details for further information.

To order print copies of the English version go to Stream Solutions as directed on the Publications page.

Translations

  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Arabic
  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Burmesse
  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Chinese Simplified
  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Chinese Traditional
  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Dari
  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Dinka
  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Farsi
  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Hindi
  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Indonesian
  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Khmer
  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Korean
  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Lao
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  •  Newborn Bloodspot Screening - Vietnamese
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Related Links

  • Australian Government Department of Health- newborn bloodspot screening information
  • Newborn Bloodspot Screening National Policy Framework
  • NSW Health Policy: Newborn Bloodspot Screening (PD2016_015)
Content 2
File Link: Newborn bloodspot screening
File Size: 1499 kb
Type: Brochure
Date of Publication: 16 April 2018
Author: Maternity, Child and Family
SHPN: 180224
Newborn bloodspot screening cover
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