Volume 31, Issue 4 (7-2007)
Research in Medicine 2007, 31(4): 351-353 |
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Rostami N, Shahverdizadeh M. Determining the diagnostic power of transcutaneous bilirubinometry (TCB). Research in Medicine 2007; 31 (4) :351-353
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Background: Transcutaneous bilirubinometry (TCB) has different results in different societies. In the present study the diagnostic effectiveness of TCB was determined in a group of Iranian neonates with severe jaundice.
Materials and methods: Totally, 525 samples form 260 neonates were surveyed. Neonates were examined during the first 26±6 hours and entered the study if fulfilled the inclusion criteria. TCB was calculated by Billi Check. then, 30 minutes later, a blood sample was obtained and bilirubin was determined according to the standard protocol. Chi square and Fisher’s exact test were applied, when appropriate.
Results: Totally, 63 neonates with severe jaundice required phototherapy. TCB had 92.1% sensitivity, 92.4% specificity, 97.3% negative predictive value (NPV) and 79.5% positive predictive value (PPV).
Conclusion: TCB revealed to be a suitable diagnostic tool for neonates with severe jaundice. It could safely applied for bilirubin of less than 15mg/dl.
Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2008/07/1 | Published: 2007/07/15
Received: 2008/07/1 | Published: 2007/07/15
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