Validity of BiliDx as a point-of-care bilirubin measurement device to diagnose and monitor neonatal jaundice at Muhimbili National Hospital, an observational study
Abstract Background Neonatal jaundice is a condition caused by elevated levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream. Laboratory determination of serum bilirubin concentration by total serum bilirubin (TSB) test is still considered as gold standard for clinical guidance and practice. In developed countrie...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-04565-w |