Bilirubinometers and Lab bilirubin correlation
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Hello everyone, would someone be able to provide their experience and knowledge of standards and best practices for bilirubinometers and correlation to Laboratory bilirubin measurements for neonates? I understand transcutaneous bilirubin isn't a POCT per se, however it falls into a gray area if the calibration of the meter is off when compared to capillary collected bilirubin Lab measurements. Thank you in advance.
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Timely message. I have just been told that the neonatal intensive care doctors are questioning the accuracy of a new transcutaneous bilirubin system they recently started using. I don't have the details yet but no correlation was done by POCT as it didn't fall under my wheelhouse. That said, it appears that I will need to do some follow-up.
Tom,
I take it you looked back at charts for comparisons. Did you do any draws to coincide with the meter use ?