UK NSC Recommendations
This list summarises whether population screening is currently recommended for a condition or not, and if it is open to public comments at this time.
Recommendations are reviewed regularly, usually every 3 years. Use the filters to read the details of the findings and supporting documents from the most recent review.
Condition | Who it affects | Screening recommended | Public comments |
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Kernicterus | Newborn | Not recommended | |
LCHADD | Newborn | Not recommended | |
MCADD | Newborn | Recommended | |
Metachromatic leukodystrophy | Newborn | Not recommended | |
MPS I | Newborn | Not recommended | |
MSUD | Newborn | Recommended | |
Organic acid oxidation disorders | Newborn | Not recommended | |
PKU | Newborn | Recommended | |
SCID | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Sickle cell disease (newborn) | Newborn | Recommended | |
Spinal muscular atrophy | Antenatal, Newborn | Not recommended | |
Tyrosinaemia type 1 | Newborn | Recommended |