Bloodspot newborn screening - cystic fibrosis (CF)

EPIC

Not applicable

Section

Chemical Pathology - Newborn Screening

Clinical indications

Poor weight gain, frequent chest infections and reduced life expectancy

Specimen requirement

6 blood spots on Newborn Bloodspot card is required to complete all Newborn screening

Dispatch and handling instructions

Allow blood spots to air-dry away from direct sunlight before placing in the glassine envelope - take care to avoid contamination. Send by first class post

Turnaround time

3 working days

Synonym

CF

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes