title: Two different tests for total bilirubin in neonates and infants.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The most readily available methods for testing serum total bilirubin in neonates are the capillary tube-directed optics color method and serum biochemistry. Because inconsistency between these two methods may cause confusion in clinical practice, this study was designed to quantify their differences.
  
  
  METHODS
  In 46 neonates with clinical jaundice, total bilirubin was measured by two different methods, using a nonchemical photometric device and a laboratory analyzer.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Differences in results between these two methods were statistically significant, especially when total bilirubin level exceeded 15 mg/dL.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Clinicians should be aware of the differences between the two methods when making decisions in patient care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Shen-Dar
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Chuang-Ming
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Wen-Li
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Wen-Chuang
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Chiung-Ju
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D001663:Bilirubin / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016014:Linear Models; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D001663:Bilirubin