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Bloodspot newborn screening - phenylketonuria (PKU)
EPIC
Not applicable
Section
Chemical Pathology - Newborn Screening
Clinical indications
Permanent brain damage and serious learning disabilities
Specimen requirement
4 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
PKU
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes