Staff information and resources
In Ireland, newborn babies are offered screening for 9 rare conditions.
Information for parents and guardians on these conditions and the screening process is available in heel prick screening.
For any queries on newborn bloodspot screening email child.screening@hse.ie.
For specific queries on newborn bloodspot samples or results, contact the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Laboratory.
Email: info.newbornscreening@childrenshealthireland.ie.
Information for healthcare professionals and sample takers
Patient Details Amendment Form (Word, 21 KB, 1 page)
Incorrect location report form (Word, 29 KB, 1 page)
Screening card checklist (Word, 18 KB, 1 page)
Opt-out form (PDF, 728 KB, 1 page)
Copy results request form (Word, 45 KB, 1 page)
Notification of undetected cases of Cystic Fibrosis (Word, 29 KB, 6 pages)
Notification of undetected cases of ADA-SCID (Word, 24 KB, 10 pages)
Notification of undetected cases of CHT (Word, 22 KB, 9 pages)
Annual reports
The HSE’s National Healthy Childhood Programme Screening Programmes annual reports include a detailed summary of the activity and performance of the two national screening programmes - newborn bloodspot programme and newborn hearing programme.
National Healthy Childhood Programme Screening Programmes Annual Report 2024
National Childrens Screening Programmes Annual Report 2023
National Childrens Screening Programmes Annual Report 2020 - 2022