Correlation Between Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer (Delta MBJ20) and Total Serum Bilirubin Levels in Late-Preterm and Term Neonates for Detecting Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia at the Tertiary Care Center in Nepal

Author(s)	Dr. Arabindra Yadav, Dr. Deepak Mishra, Prof. Dr. Nisha Keshary Bhatta, Dr. Lokraj Shah
Country	Nepal
Abstract	Neonatal jaundice affects 60-80% of newborns, with 5-10% progressing to clinically significant hyperbilirubinemia requiring intervention. While total serum bilirubin (TSB) remains the diagnostic gold standard, its invasiveness limits utility. Transcutaneous bilirubinometers (TcB) offer a non-invasive alternative, but device-specific validation is critical. This study evaluates the correlation and diagnostic accuracy of the low-cost Delta MBJ20 TcB against TSB in a Nepalese tertiary care setting.
Keywords	Delta MBJ20, Diagnostic accuracy, Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, Screening, Transcutaneous bilirubinometer
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-08-24
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.54066

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