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Can transcutaneous bilirubin levels obtained from covered skin replace serum bilirubin measurement in neonates undergoing phototherapy? Cover

Can transcutaneous bilirubin levels obtained from covered skin replace serum bilirubin measurement in neonates undergoing phototherapy?

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|Aug 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/abm-2025-0025 | Journal eISSN: 1875-855X | Journal ISSN: 1905-7415
Language: English
Page range: 183 - 189
Published on: Aug 31, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 6 issues per year

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