Newborn Transcutaneous Bilirubin Screening: A 2022 Update

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RB1609-000

Question

  1. What is the diagnostic test accuracy of transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) screening compared with serum bilirubin testing for well newborns in hospital?
  2. What is the clinical effectiveness of TcB screening for well newborns in hospital?
  3. What is the cost-effectiveness of TcB screening for well newborns in hospital?
  4. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding TcB screening for well newborns in hospital?

Key Message

One health technology assessment and 6 non-randomized studies were identified regarding the diagnostic test accuracy of transcutaneous bilirubin screening compared with serum bilirubin testing for well newborns in hospital. One health technology assessment and 1 randomized controlled trial were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of transcutaneous bilirubin for well newborns in hospital. One health technology assessment and 1 economic evaluation were identified regarding the cost-effectiveness of transcutaneous bilirubin screening for well newborns in hospital. One evidence-based guideline was identified regarding transcutaneous bilirubin screening for well newborns in hospital.