SaraJane yep its standard procedure.
Unless you choose otherwise your baby will have this test, plus hep B injection and vit K injection. The 2 injections are normally done within 1-2 days of birth unless you request otherwise. They dont always tell you like they should, it can often be up to you to "just know" and investigate these things ahead of time in case you decide against any of them.

Personally I think the heel test is more important than the other 2.