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ArticlePediatric research2024

Publication Recommendations to Report Laboratory Data of Neonates - a Modified Delphi Approach.

Zoë Vander Elst, Heidrun Hildebrand, Mary A Short, Nick Henscheid, Robert Ward, Ronald Ariagno, Thomas Diacovo, Tim Lang, Karel Allegaert, Anne Smits and 1 more

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Article in Pediatric research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Decoding creatinine patterns in neonates.Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) · 2026
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11 authors.

Zoë Vander ElstDepartment of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. zoe.vanderelst@uzleuven.be.ORCID 0000-0003-3060-6719
Heidrun HildebrandBayer AG, Research & Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pediatric Development, Berlin, Germany.
Mary A ShortInternational Neonatal Consortium, Communications Workgroup, Tucson, AZ, USA.ORCID 0009-0002-9597-749X
Nick HenscheidCritical Path Institute, Tucson, AZ, USA.
Robert WardDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2178-5719
Ronald AriagnoInternational Neonatal Consortium, Communications Workgroup, Tucson, AZ, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6426-0088
Thomas DiacovoStony Brook University, Stony, Stony Brook, NY, USA.
Tim LangBlood Sciences, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
Karel Allegaert *Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-9921-5105
Anne Smits *Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-0710-6698
International Neonatal Consortium

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) U01FD007220
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundClinical and analytical information on laboratory data of neonates in scientific publications is sparse and incomplete. Furthermore, interpreting neonatal laboratory data can be complex due to their time-dependent and developmental physiology, and paucity of well-established age-appropriate reference ranges for neonates. This study aims to develop publication recommendations to report laboratory data of neonates to enhance the quality of these data in research and clinical care.

methodsA modified Delphi approach was used to develop recommendations in cooperation with the International Neonatal Consortium. A Core Group, including different stakeholders, was responsible for developing the recommendations, in collaboration with a Reflection Group, responsible for providing additional input.

resultsThe recommendations were classified into three categories: 'Clinical Characteristics', 'Bio-analytical Information' and 'Data-analytical Information'. These were each divided into 'Core Data' (always to be reported) and 'Supplemental Considerations' (to be reported when considered relevant to the study).

conclusionOur recommendations provide guidance on standardization of neonatal laboratory data in publications. This will enhance the comparison, replication, and application of study results in research initiatives and clinical practice. Furthermore, these recommendations also serve as foundational work to develop reference ranges for neonatal laboratory values by standardizing the quality of information needed for such efforts. IMPACT: Standardized reporting of neonatal laboratory data in scientific publications will enhance the comparison, replication, and application of study results in research initiatives and clinical practice, as well as improve reporting to regulatory agencies. To integrate multistakeholder perspectives, a modified Delphi approach was used to develop publication recommendations which strengthens the applicability of the recommendations. Implementation of standardization will likely improve the overall quality of neonatal clinical research and neonatal healthcare. In addition, these recommendations are foundational to develop reference ranges for neonatal laboratory values by standardizing the quality of information needed for such efforts.

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Delphi TechniqueHumansInfant, NewbornNeonatologyReference Values

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PMCPMC11257958

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