Accuracy and Feasibility of Point-Of-Care White Blood Cell Count and C-Reactive Protein Measurements at the Pediatric Emergency Department - UTU Research Portal

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Accuracy and Feasibility of Point-Of-Care White Blood Cell Count and C-Reactive Protein Measurements at the Pediatric Emergency Department

Authors: Ivaska L, Niemelä J, Leino P, Mertsola J, Peltola V

Publisher: PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE

Publication year: 2015

Journal: PLoS ONE

Journal name in source: PLOS ONE

Journal acronym: PLOS ONE

Article number: UNSP e0129920

Volume: 10

Issue: 6

Number of pages: 12

ISSN: 1932-6203

Abstract

POC tests are feasible and relatively accurate methods to assess CRP level and WBC count among febrile children at the ED.