Efficacy of transcutaneous bilirubinometry as compared to serum bilirubin in preterm newborn during phototherapy

Conclusion: TcB measurements from the covered skin area in jaundiced preterm infants during phototherapy were not correlated with TsB and cannot be used as an alternate of serum bilirubin testing.What is known•HPLC bilirubin measurement is a gold standard test for bilirubin measurement but impractical for day to day use. Serum total bilirubin is used for clinical testing..•There is evidence for use of transcutaneous bilirubinometry for assessment of bilirubin in term newborn.What is new•TcB measurements from a covered skin area in jaundiced preterm newborns under phototherapy were not correlated significantly at 6 h and 24 h of phototherapy, but correlated before phototherapy.•TcB cannot be used as an alternate of serum bilirubin testing in preterm infants during phototherapy.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research