Bilirubinometer

A bilirubinometer is a medical diagnostic device used to measure the level of bilirubin in newborns (and sometimes adults) to identify and monitor jaundice

There are two main types:

• Transcutaneous bilirubinometers: Non-invasive devices that estimate serum bilirubin by shining light onto the baby’s skin (often the forehead, sternum, or ear).

• Serum bilirubinometers: Use a small blood sample and laboratory optics or photometry to give a direct bilirubin reading.