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Where is the test done?

We try to screen as many babies as possible in the hospital so we hope to offer the test before you go home. If the test is not done in hospital, it will be offered in the community, usually at your local clinic.   It is helpful if you take baby's seat, buggy or pram to this appointment.  Your baby needs to be settled or asleep for the screening test so it helps if baby has just been fed. Written consent for the test is taken by the screener, so if this is your baby’s first screening appointment, someone with parental responsibility needs to bring baby. The Parental Responsibility checklist sent with your appointment letter tells you who has parental responsibility.