Screening for rare and treatable diseases at your child’s birth is possible — and it’s important!
What?A test that extends newborn screening to more than 165 rare, serious, and treatable infantile diseases.
Why?This test can identify more than 165 genetic diseases. This allows doctors to treat these diseases early, often before the first symptoms appear.
Who?For any newborn after the consent of their parents.
Where?At the maternity, 2 days after birth.
How?During the blood sample taken for the Guthrie test, the midwife collects a few additional drops to send to the laboratory.
How much?The test is at the parents’ expense, at a cost of EUR 650. It will be billed directly by the CHU of Liège, which performs the test.