Jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by a build up of bilirubin in the blood, is a common problem in newborn infants. Measurement of total serum bilirubin (TSB) levels is used for clinical decision making. BiliCam is a non-invasive technology used to estimate TSB levels in newborns. With BiliCam, the user obtains digital images of a small portion of a newborn's skin using the BiliCam app installed on a commercial smartphone in a standardized manner. A color calibration card is placed on the baby's sternum to account for varying light conditions. Data on color levels in the photos are used to estimate a bilirubin level.~For the study, paired BiliCam estimated bilirubin (BCB) and TSB levels will be compared on a racially and ethnically diverse sample of newborns. Recruitment will continue until 225 newborns have completed the study.
The goal of this study is to assess the accuracy of BiliCam, a non-invasive technology based on analysis of digital images obtained with an app installed on a commercial smartphone, in estimating total serum bilirubin levels in newborns. BiliCam estimated bilirubin levels will be compared to total serum bilirubin levels in up to 225 newborns.