Project number
25504
Organization
Picterus AS
Offering
ENGR498-S2025-F2025
Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood. If untreated, it can lead to serious complications. Current methods of measuring bilirubin often require specialized equipment and trained staff, which are not always accessible. Our project
introduces a simple, portable device that works at the bedside to give reliable results in just minutes.
The system consists of a combination test strip and calibration card holder and a verified test strip. The combination test strip and calibration card holder was carefully designed to keep the strip in a fixed position, ensuring consistent images for analysis. The test strip selected proved to be able to quickly and effectively filter red blood cells and leave the plasma exposed. Through carefully curated lab protocols, colorimetric data was collected and a linear relationship between absorbance and bilirubin concentration was identified. Our team has delivered a test strip holder, a verified test strip and preliminary data findings that will be used in conjunction with the Picterus AS app to bring accessible neonatal jaundice diagnostics to third world countries.
introduces a simple, portable device that works at the bedside to give reliable results in just minutes.
The system consists of a combination test strip and calibration card holder and a verified test strip. The combination test strip and calibration card holder was carefully designed to keep the strip in a fixed position, ensuring consistent images for analysis. The test strip selected proved to be able to quickly and effectively filter red blood cells and leave the plasma exposed. Through carefully curated lab protocols, colorimetric data was collected and a linear relationship between absorbance and bilirubin concentration was identified. Our team has delivered a test strip holder, a verified test strip and preliminary data findings that will be used in conjunction with the Picterus AS app to bring accessible neonatal jaundice diagnostics to third world countries.