Where we are and how we operate

Location

Building 5 (Diagnostic Services Block)
Level 1
The Children's Hospital at Westmead,
(The Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children)
Hawkesbury Road
WESTMEAD NSW 2145 AUSTRALIA

Postal Address

NSW Newborn Screening Programme
Locked Bag 2012
WENTWORTHVILLE NSW 2145 AUSTRALIA

Telephone/Fax

Secretary	61 2 9845 3659
Clinical nurse consultant	61 2 9845 3255
Fax	61 2 9845 3800
Principal Scientist	61 2 9845 3256
Clinical Director	61 2 9845 3654

Hours of Service

• 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, Public Holidays excepted
• After hours and emergency contact by long range page
• Emergency call-back as required

Quality of Testing

The laboratory is committed to delivering a quality service in all aspects of newborn screening equal to the highest international standard.

The laboratory is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) and has ISO 17025 and ISO 9002 certification.