Comparison of BiliCare Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer with Standard Laboratory Assay

Jayesh Warade

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10054-0009

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Comparison of BiliCare Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer with Standard Laboratory Assay

Jayesh Warade

Citation Information : Warade J. Comparison of BiliCare Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer with Standard Laboratory Assay. Indian J Med Biochem 2017; 21 (1):1-4.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10054-0009

License: CC BY 3.0

Published Online: 01-06-2017

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Abstract

Introduction

Jaundice is the visible manifestation of chemical bilirubinemia and is characterized by yellow discoloration of skin. In a pediatric emergency department, evaluation of jaundice includes a precise medical history, physical examination, and estimation of bilirubin by laboratory tests. Measurement of total serum bilirubin (TSB) by transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) is interpreted according to the age (in hours) of the newborn infant. Studies have also indicated that the TcB determination is more accurate than visual estimation methods.

Aim

To compare BiliCare System against standard laboratory testing for bilirubin estimation.

Results

The coefficient of correlation was r = 0.7245, and the standard deviation between the mean values of TcB and TSB is ±0.55.

Conclusion

It is concluded from the study that there is good correlation between TcB measurement and laboratory estimation of total bilirubin levels. It is recommended that transcutaneous measurement can be used for initial screening of jaundice as well as monitoring of phototherapy in neonates.

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Warade J. Comparison of BiliCare Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer with Standard Laboratory Assay. Indian J Med Biochem 2017;21(1):1-4.

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