Updated FASP laboratory letter templates
Updated letter templates for antenatal screening laboratories to use when providing lower chance results to women following a combined or quadruple screening test.
NIPT procurement and launch update
An update on the outcome of the laboratory testing services procurement process and the target date for commencement of the offer of NIPT.
Ensuring pregnant trans men get equal quality care
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NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme, NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme, NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination, NHS Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme, NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme
Pregnant trans men can face some unique challenges when accessing healthcare.
Blood sample quality in fetal anomaly screening
Important reminders about ensuring NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme samples are taken, stored and transported correctly.
Honour from the Queen for inspirational national blood spot screening lead
PHE's newborn blood spot programme manager has praised her 'inspirational' colleague Professor Jim Bonham for his well-deserved MBE.
Best practice screening guidance for pregnancies resulting from egg or sperm donation
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NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme
This blog article gives providers guidance on sickle cell and thalassaemia screening for women who are pregnant via egg donation.
Guidance for laboratories providing HPV testing and cytology services now available
We are pleased to announce the publication of new guidance for laboratories that are providing human papillomavirus (HPV) testing and cervical cytology services for the NHS Cervical Screening Programme. Please note that an incorrect version of the new guidance for …
GP-endorsed text reminders help increase cervical screening attendance in London
A 6-month trial in London shows that text message reminders can help increase the number of women taking up the offer of cervical screening by nearly 5%.
Successful IDPS laboratory workshop will now be held every year
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NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme
The NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening (IDPS) Programme held its first ever national workshop for screening laboratory staff.
Reminder about fetal anomaly screening laboratory letters
A reminder for antenatal screening laboratories to use the standard templates to let pregnant women know about low chance fetal anomaly screening results.