Laboratory validation and field usability assessment of a point-of-care test for serum bilirubin levels in neonates in a tropical setting [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Background: Screening and monitoring serum bilirubin (SBR) in neonates is crucial to prevent neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NH)-associated morbidity and mortality worldwide. A lack of resources is often a barrier for measuring SBR in developing countries. Reliable, cost-effective, easy to use point-of...

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Main Authors: Laurence Thielemans, Ahmar Hashmi, Dah Dah Priscilla, Moo Kho Paw, Tekel Pimolsorntong, Thatsanun Ngerseng, Bart Van Overmeire, Stephane Proux, François Nosten, Rose McGready, Verena I. Carrara, Germana Bancone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wellcome 2018-09-01
Series:Wellcome Open Research
Online Access:https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/3-110/v1