A Study to Evaluate a New Jaundice Stick Test
A Study to Evaluate a New Jaundice Stick Test
This is an observational prospective study. The main purpose is to evaluate the stability of
 the Bilistick system in a humid and hot climate compared to the quantitative test for serum
 bilirubin (SBR) measurement currently used, the BR-501 total bilirubin meter, kept in a
 controlled environment.

 The secondary aim is to assess the operational feasibility of the Bilistick system in a
 tropical limited-resource setting, when used by locally trained nurses.
Study procedure:

 1. SBR will be measured in parallel with two tests during three distinct seasons. (Cold,
 hot, rainy). The Blood is from an extra capillary sample taken from a single heel prick
 done for routine SBR) BR-501 total bilirubin meter, the quantitative test for SBR
 currently used, will be kept in a controlled environment while the new bilirubin test
 (Bilistick system) will be exposed to tropical conditions.

 2. Trained nurses will use the Bilistick system observed by a qualified laboratory
 technician; Usability of the Bilistick system by the trained nurses will be evaluated
 via a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire and focus groups discussions.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Written or thumb print for informed consent from the parent

 -  Infant born ≥ 35 weeks of gestational age

 -  Infant who needs a routine SBR measurement

 -  Infant in stable clinical condition prior to SBR measurement confirmed by the trained
 nurses

 Exclusion Criteria:

 The participant will not be enrolled in the study if ANY of the following applies:

 -  Infant who already had 1 SBR measurement done with the Bilistick system

 -  Last haematocrit measurement > 65% or no previous haematocrit measurement