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Your new baby's screening test

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Your new baby's screening test

This translated brochure provides information on the blood screening test that all newborn babies in Australia undergo in the first few days of their life. It describes the need to screen babies for serious genetic conditions, and that early treatment of these conditions can prevent intellectual and physical disability, or even death. Also known as the Guthrie test, the brochure informs that the test has been part of routine care for all newborn babies in Australia for over 40 years.
Target audience:
Parents or carers
Service area:
WA
Last reviewed:
July 2023
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