Can the icteric index be used instead of total bilirubin in addition to being a preanalytical marker? Icteric index in the laboratory
This is the study with the largest sample size. The sample size is critical in determining a reliable I-index cut-off point. We conclude that I-index should not replace TBil since the NPV was not 100 %; however, it seems reasonable to reflexively add TBil testing in samples where the I-index is above the cut-off value and TBil measurement was not initially planned.
Authors
- Merve Sena Odabaşı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3774-4241)
- Zeynep Mine Yalçınkaya Kara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5606-3401)
Institutions
- Şişli Etfal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Practical Laboratory Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plabm.2025.e00509
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00