The specimen of choice that enables the collection of small blood volumes from neonatal or critically ill patients is a capillary blood specimen. This specimen type has gained favour with many ...

Before feeding regulatory mechanisms maintain blood glucose concentrations of the newborn to meet the demands of the central nervous system. The role of glucagon in this process has been investigated.

BACKGROUND: Early recognition of sepsis is important. Treatment is stopped after a defined time or after laboratory markers have normalized. Repetitive blood sampling is necessary. A noninvasive tool ...