Guidance

Repeat blood spot test for cystic fibrosis: information sheet

Information sheet for parents of babies who need a repeat blood spot test for cystic fibrosis.

• From: NHS England
• Published: 25 July 2014
• Last updated: 24 June 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis: your baby needs a repeat screening test (heel prick test)

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Details

Information on repeat testing, the next steps and possible outcomes.

Published 25 July 2014

Last updated 24 June 2025 + show all updates

1. 24 June 2025

   Changed content type to guidance.

2. 4 April 2025

   Changed lead organisation to NHS England.

3. 22 August 2017

   Updated information sheet.

4. 25 July 2014

   First published.