Newborn Blood Spot screening across the UK
This table summarises the state of newborn blood spot screening across the home nations.
England
Universal screening of all infants at 5 days of age is offered for phenylketonuria (PKU), congenital hypothyroidism (CHT), sickle cell disease (SCD), cystic fibrosis (CF) and medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD).
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Northern Ireland
Universal screening of all infants at 5 days of age is offered for phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis and medium chain acyl co-A dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD). Screening for homocystinuria and tyrosinaemia is also offered. Screening for sickle cell is planned to be introduced in 2012.
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Scotland
Currently all babies in Scotland are offered screening for phenylketonuria (PKU), congenital hypothyroidism (CHT), cystic fibrosis (CF), sickle cell disorder (SCD) and medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD).
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Wales
Hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis and phenylketonuria. Screening is offered for as part of routine care. Screening for MCADD and sickle cell is planned to be introduced in 2012.
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Table updated on 28 March 2012.
