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 RIVMRijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu office.

North-East Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, Overijssel, Flevoland and Gelderland 088 - 678 89 51
West Utrecht, Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland 088 - 678 89 31
South Zeeland, Noord-Brabant and Limburg 088 - 678 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.