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Guidance: Newborn Blood Spot Laboratory Annual Standards/Condition Specific Return 2023 to 24

Nhs England

July 26
15:44 2024

There are two data collection templates for newborn screening laboratories to submit newborn blood spot screening data. This is to collect data on the standards and condition specific information for the newborn blood spot screening programme.

The newborn blood spot (NBS) screening programme includes quality standards that indicate progress and shows areas for improvement.

Please download and complete these versions of the data collection templates. Once complete, return to england.screeningdata@nhs.net by 31st July 2024.

Contact england.screeningdata@nhs.net with any queries.

Updates to this page

Published 26 June 2024
Last updated 26 July 2024 +show all updates
  1. Fixed a cell that was incorrectly locked

  2. Fixed incorrect calculation formula in S04 sheet of laboratory template

  3. Updated templates following feedback

  4. First published.

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