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Improved Transcutaneous Bilirubinometry: Comparison of SpectR X BiliCheck and Minolta Jaundice Meter JM-102 for Estimating Total Serum Bilirubin in a Normal Newborn Population

Journal of Perinatology volume 22, pages 12–14 (2002)Cite this article

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To compare a new transcutaneous bilirubinometer, which uses multiple wavelength analysis of reflectance data (BiliCheck system), and the commonly used two-wavelength bilirubinometer (Jaundice Meter JM-102) to estimate serum bilirubin.

STUDY DESIGN: Jaundiced newborn term infants (101 babies) had transcutaneous bilirubinometry (TCB) using each bilirubinometer, a determination of skin color using a skin color chart, and a total serum bilirubin determination.

RESULTS: The variability of the BiliCheck system was less than the variability of the Jaundice Meter JM-102. The accuracy of the BiliCheck system was not affected by skin color, whereas the Jaundice Meter JM-102 was affected.

CONCLUSION: Multiple wavelength analysis, as used in the BiliCheck system, is a significant improvement in TCB.

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We appreciate the fine work of Kim Briley, Medical Technologist, and the cooperation of the nursing staff in the newborn nursery.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA

    Alex Robertson MD

  2. Department of Pathology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA

    Steve Kazmierczak PhD

  3. Brody School of Medicine and Allied Health Science, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA

    Paul Vos PhD

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Robertson, A., Kazmierczak, S. & Vos, P. Improved Transcutaneous Bilirubinometry: Comparison of SpectR X BiliCheck and Minolta Jaundice Meter JM-102 for Estimating Total Serum Bilirubin in a Normal Newborn Population. J Perinatol 22, 12–14 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7210592

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