Diagnostic Value of an Interleukin-6 Bedside Test in Term and Preterm Neonates at the Time of Clinical Suspicion of Early- and Late-Onset Bacterial Infection

Abstract

No significant difference between the bedside and established plasma IL-6 test was detected for LOBI. For detection of EOBI, the bedside test was not sensitive enough. Larger studies are needed to verify our findings before IL-6 bedside tests can be recommended routinely.