How accurate is accurate enough? Point-of-care glucose measurement in the newborn—and why accuracy is only part of the problem

Kathryn Beardsall

doi:10.1038/s41390-026-05294-9

July 21, 2026Pediatric ResearchOpen Access

How accurate is accurate enough? Point-of-care glucose measurement in the newborn—and why accuracy is only part of the problem

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Key Points

Examine the limitations of accuracy in point-of-care glucose measurements for newborns, emphasizing its importance in clinical settings.
Commentary on a study comparing point-of-care to plasma glucose measurements in newborns.
Discussion of the implications of accuracy and precision in clinical care.
Analysis of existing data on newborn glucose measurement methods.
Findings highlight significant variability in point-of-care glucose measurements compared to plasma glucose.
Emphasizes that accuracy alone does not address all clinical concerns regarding glucose measurement.
Calls for a multifaceted approach to evaluate glucose measurement in newborns.

Implication

Commentary highlights the complexities of accuracy in newborn glucose measurement, suggesting further considerations beyond precision.

Abstract

Commentary on Dinu D, Fortunov R, Amin A, Hagan JL, Pammi M. Point of Care and Plasma Glucose Measurements in the Newborn: Agreement and Precision. Paediatric Research.

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How accurate is accurate enough? Point-of-care glucose measurement in the newborn—and why accuracy is only part of the problem

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How accurate is accurate enough? Point-of-care glucose measurement in the newborn—and why accuracy is only part of the problem

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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