If your child has still not had a heel prick test seven days after birth, or if you want more information, then please contact your regional RIVM office.
North-East | Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, Overijssel, Flevoland and Gelderland | 088 - 689 89 51 |
West | Utrecht, Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland | 088 - 689 89 31 |
South | Zeeland, Noord-Brabant and Limburg | 088 - 689 89 41 |
More information about the heel prick test can be found on the Dutch website: www.pns.nl/hielprik. This website also has a story in pictures explaining about the heel prick test. Your midwife or gynaecologist will answer any questions you may have about the heel prick test.