Utility of CBC + CRP with Whole Blood in Pediatric Cases: A low-birth-weight baby with low hemoglobin Case Brief: A neonate born with following clinical features: Low-birth-weight Low hemoglobin (< 11 gm/dl) Child is infected and showing signs of sepsis Challenges faced: Sample collection in 2 tubes High sample volume needed for separating serum for CRP testing Centrifugation of sample usually fails and chances of resampling are high Quality of Serum obtained is not appreciable Diagnostic tests options available: Solution suggested: Microsemi CRP – Patented Japanese Technology   ·         Simultaneous measurement of CBC + CRP with whole blood (18 microlitres) ·         Result in just 4 minutes What do you think about this revolutionary parameter?