Current Practice and Pitfalls of Select Biomarkers in the Emergency Care of Children

Points & Pearls Excerpt

• Biomarkers have limitations. Do not apply biomarkers for patients with neutropenia, a recent history of antibiotic therapy, or significant comorbidities.
• Obtain a thorough history and physical examination and develop a differential diagnosis before applying biomarkers.
• Biomarker values are sometimes reported differently in the literature and may need to be converted.