Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)

EPIC

Not applicable

Section

Chemical Pathology - Newborn Screening

Clinical indications

Immune system abnormalities leading to greatly increased risks of infection and other life-threatening complications

Specimen requirement

13 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

SCID

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

No