The National Treatment Service for Newborn Screening is a specialized unit that offers screening for newborns in Norway. The service aims to detect serious diseases in newborns at an early stage, which can be decisive for treatment and prognosis. Through systematic testing of newborns, the unit helps to ensure that children receive the necessary follow-up and treatment in time.
The service collaborates with healthcare organizations and specialists to implement and further develop screening programmes. This includes both genetic tests and other diagnostic methods to identify conditions that may affect the child's health. The National Treatment Service for Newborn Screening plays an important role in the Norwegian healthcare system by contributing to better health outcomes for newborns.