Bilicheck

Introduction

Trancutaneous device for measuring bilirubin in newborns.

Increases

• jaundice in the newborn
• kernicterus

Procedure

• the sternum & forehead are common sites for obtaining measurements

Sensitivity: up to 90%

Specificity of 80%

More general terms

• point of care test

Additional terms

• bilirubin
• bilirubin (total) in serum/plasma (TBIL)
• kernicterus; neonatal jaundice; neonatal hyperbilirubinemia