Comparison of the Predictive Accuracy of Stool Color for Triage of Infants for Phototherapy (STrIP) Score With Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer in Predicting Serum Bilirubin in Neonates.

Objectives: To compare the agreement of stool color for triage of infants for phototherapy (STrIP) score and transcutaneous bilirubinometer values with measured serum bilirubin in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

Methods: Babies more than 35 weeks of gestation, with clinical jaundice, and on exclusive breastfeeding were included in the study. Babies with who were clinically unstable or who had received phototherapy based on clinical assessment were excluded.