SIC – a new hematologic parameter for early diagnosis of sepsis in preterm infants
A Berger, D Kasper, M Langgartner, A Schopper, K Herkner, A Pollak · Zeitschrift für Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie · 2008 · Heft 05
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Introduction: Early and accurate diagnosis of sepsis in preterm infants is vital. Despite intensive research in the field of early and reliable sepsis screening tests, no satisfactorily sensitive and specific parameter has been found so far. Aim: To evaluate a new hematologic parameter for the early diagnosis of nosocomial sepsis in preterm infants in comparison to interleukin-8 (IL-8). This new hematological parameter called „SIC“ (Single Infection and Control parameter) is calculated on the basis of the immature information (IMI) channel by the Sysmex XE-2100 blood analyzer which represents information regardi…
