Jaundice Screening
Picterus® Jaundice Pro
- 100% detection of newborns in need of phototherapy
- Works on all skin tones
- Used to improve care for 10,000+ newborns
- Endorsed by clinicians
Timely detection of neonatal jaundice is essential - everywhere.
Timely detection of neonatal jaundice is essential - everywhere.
Jaundice is one of the most common conditions in newborns, affecting 60–80% worldwide. In most cases, it resolves on its own. However, around 10% will need treatment. Early detection of babies at risk is key to avoid severe complications.
Across the world, healthcare providers face different challenges: early discharge policies, limited access to screening tools, or a lack of reliable lab infrastructure.
Wherever care is delivered, Picterus Jaundice Pro offers a flexible, accessible solution for bilirubin screening — whether in hospitals, clinics, or during home visits by healthcare workers, or by parents.
Picterus supports clinical decision-making
Picterus Jaundice Pro is a clinically validated smartphone-based screening tool that enables healthcare providers to screen for neonatal jaundice quickly, accurately, and non-invasively — wherever care is delivered. Developed in collaboration with clinical partners around the world, Picterus is designed to perform reliably across all types of healthcare settings and care environments — making it suitable for every newborn, anywhere. Importantly, Picterus also enables parents to screen for jaundice at home, under the guidance and supervision of healthcare professionals — supporting safer follow-up and continuity of care after discharge.
Meet Picterus® Jaundice Pro.
Smartphone-based neonatal jaundice screening using only an app and a color calibration card.
Meet Picterus® Jaundice Pro.
Smartphone-based neonatal jaundice screening using only an app and a color calibration card.
Picterus Jaundice Pro is a CE-marked (Class IIa), app-based medical device used to screen newborns for jaundice. Combining a smartphone app and the Picterus Calibration Card, the solution offers fast, accurate, and non-invasive bilirubin screening — ideal for both clinical settings and follow-up care at home.
Clinically validated in 5,000+ newborns across 10+ countries
9000+ verified measurements for improved accuracy
500+ healthcare professionals equipped to identify babies in need of jaundice treatments
Supporting healthcare professionals
every step of the way
Picterus Jaundice Pro is designed to meet the needs of newborns across settings. Whether at home or in a clinical setting it offers a reliable, easy-to-use solution for screening of neonatal jaundice.
How Picterus
fits into the Newborn Care workflow
How Picterus fits into the Newborn Care workflow
1. Before hospital discharge
A healthcare professional screens the newborn at the hospital using Picterus Jaundice Pro.
2. At home
Midwives or other trained healthcare workers can perform follow-up screenings during home visits.
3. Parent use with remote follow-up
Parents may screen at home if instructed and supported by a healthcare provider. Results are securely shared for remote monitoring, enabling continuous care and communication.
This flexible care model supports early detection, improves continuity of care,
and helps reduce readmissions — while keeping families supported and healthcare professionals in control.
Picterus Jaundice Pro adapts
to your needs
Enjoy tailored benefits across care settings. Picterus offers the right solutions for your situation – no matter where and how often you use it.
Picterus lets you choose the products that suit your need. You can always add and customise your choices later.
Required for the app to function on your smartphone:
The Picterus App: Get it for free on Google Play or the App Store
Picterus Calibration Card: Use multiple times on the same baby
Scans: Buy as many as you need, or get them directly via your Organization
Ideal for occasional users such as parents of newborns
Improve your experience by adding accessories of your choice:
Picterus Card Holder: Your key to unlock using the same Calibration Card on multiple babies.
Picterus Card Holder: Your key to unlock using the same Calibration Card on multiple babies.
Phototherapy Patch: Available Soon
Next-level jaundice management - Licensed on a subsription basis and always tailored to your needs.
Jaundice@Home platform: Remote jaundice monitoring made easy.
Organization Account: Issue Scans to everyone joining your Organization, stay connected with colleagues and parents of your smallest patients.
Includes your choice of Calibration Cards, Scans, and Accessories
Our best solution for hospitals, out-patient clinics, and anyone who monitors jaundice in multiple newborns at the same time, remotely or in-house.
How it works
Scan with
Picterus Jaundice Pro
Simple, intuitive jaundice screening
Picterus Jaundice Pro makes newborn jaundice screening quick and effortless. Just position the calibration card, let the app capture the images automatically, and receive immediate results. No complicated steps or guesswork.
Assess results remotely with
Jaundice@Home
Remote Jaundice Management made easy!
- Parents scan
- Healthcare Professionals oversee and act
Jaundice@Home is Picterus’s remote monitoring platform for healthcare professionals. It enables parent‑performed scans at home under your supervision, while you stay in control of follow‑up and clinical decisions.
Picterus® Jaundice Pro results are automatically displayed on clinical guideline nomograms (e.g., AAP and NICE) and corrected for gestational age based on the newborn profile.
Real-time result sharing
As soon as a scan is taken, results are instantly visible to authorized healthcare providers.
Secure and private
Built with healthcare-grade security and privacy standards.
Scalable
Ideal for follow-up programs, home care initiatives, and public health systems.
Contact us for more information contact@picterus.com
Picterus delivers the highest quality - wherever newborn care happens
Reliable screening you can trust
- Accurate and objective results
- Immediate results
- Supports clinical judgment
- Avoid unnecessary blood draws
Flexible by design
- Use in any care setting
- Non‑invasive and pain‑free
- Smartphone‑based and easy to use
- Enables remote follow‑up
Efficient care, lower costs
- Cost‑effective screening
- Fewer unnecessary readmissions
- Streamlined workflows
Why choose Picterus?
Reliability
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Accurate and objective
Patented image analysis ensures consistent, reliable results. -
Immediate results
Get results in seconds. -
Supports clinical judgment
Helps guide decisions when visual assessment is uncertain.
Flexibility
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Use in any setting
Ideal for hospitals, clinics, and postnatal home visits. -
Non-invasive & pain-free
No need for blood draws. No risk of infections. -
Smartphone-based & easy to use
Works with standard smartphones. -
Monitor newborns remotely
Results can be easily communicated, enabling remote monitoring of newborns’ bilirubin levels. -
Scalable at any level
From individual health workers to entire healthcare systems.
Cost Savings
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Cost-effective
Reduces the need for other high-cost screening methods. -
Fewer readmissions
Helps prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions. -
Efficient workflow
Simplifies follow-up care for healthcare providers and families alike.
Clinical Evidence
GDPR Compliant
ISO 13485 Certified
CE Certified as
Class IIa Device under the MDR
Picterus Jaundice Pro is a CE‑marked medical device developed in close collaboration with clinical and academic partners. Its development and use are supported by a growing body of clinical research conducted across diverse care settings and populations worldwide.
A comprehensive overview of the clinical evidence, including peer‑reviewed publications and ongoing research, is available on our Clinical Evidence page.
Picterus Education:
Caring for newborns starts with shared knowledge
Picterus Education is a collection of free learning resources for anyone involved in newborn care. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to go deeper, explore our growing library of resources designed to support effective jaundice screening and newborn care around the world.
Neonatal jaundice is common, and evidence shows that early recognition and better knowledge improve outcomes. Picterus Education is designed to support confident, informed care.
Learn to Use Picterus with Confidence
Train at your own pace — from anywhere in the world.
Our e-learning platform offers structured, step-by-step courses to help you get started with Picterus Jaundice Pro — and to better understand neonatal jaundice overall. Whether you’re a healthcare professional in a hospital or a community health worker in the field, our online training covers everything from app usage to clinical context.
Short quizzes at the end of each course help reinforce your knowledge.
Key benefits:
Structured lessons
Available globally
Mobile-friendly
Quizzes to reinforce your knowledge
Certificate of completion
What is Neonatal Jaundice?
Neonatal jaundice — the clinical sign of hyperbilirubinemia — is a common condition that affects 60–80% of newborns worldwide. It occurs when bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the natural breakdown of red blood cells, builds up in the baby’s blood. This causes yellowing of the skin and eyes, typically appearing 2–3 days after birth.
Why Early Screening Matters
If not detected and treated in time, high bilirubin levels can lead to:
- Acute Bilirubin Encephalopathy (ABE): A critical condition where bilirubin crosses into the brain. Immediate intervention is needed to prevent damage.
- Kernicterus: A rare but devastating condition caused by untreated ABE. It can lead to permanent brain damage, including hearing loss, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and more.
The severe consequences of jaundice are preventable by early screening, timely detection and correct treatment.
Video Tutorials
Visual guidance, anytime you need it
Visit our YouTube channel to watch short tutorials and practical demonstrations — including how to use the Picterus app, place the calibration card correctly, and interpret results. Perfect for both new users and refresher training.
Download our White Paper
In-depth insight into Picterus technology
Want to learn more about the science and validation behind Picterus Jaundice Pro? Download our latest white paper to explore the clinical background, methodology, and global relevance of our screening solution.
About Picterus
Changing the Story of Jaundice Care
Founded in 2015 in Trondheim, Norway, Picterus is a medical technology company with a global reach. We develop scalable, research-based solutions to improve newborn care — starting with neonatal jaundice, which affects the majority of newborns worldwide.
Our commitment extends beyond country borders, striving to elevate the standards of jaundice care globally. The strength of our work lies in extensive research and innovation, resulting in a portfolio of patents and the CE-certification of our app as a class IIa medical device.
Designed for both healthcare professionals and parents, our solution makes early detection more accessible than ever — anywhere in the world.
Picterus Jaundice Pro - More than just an app
Our journey to saving newborns’ lives worldwide, one baby at a time.
2012 - 2016
Concept & feasibility research
2017 - 2020
Clinical validation and patented technology
2021 - 2022
First CE‑marked medical device
2023 - 2024
Expanded clinical use and usability improvements
2025 - Present
Next‑generation model & broader inclusivity
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best performance to date
Our Mission
Picterus is dedicated to revolutionizing neonatal jaundice care by offering a universally accessible and accurate screening solution, ensuring a healthy start for every child, anywhere and anytime.
Picterus Newborn Health:
Bridging the Gap
To extend our impact, we established Picterus Newborn Health in 2025 — a nonprofit organization committed to advancing global equity in newborn care. Focused on jaundice awareness, education, and access to care, the organization works closely with local communities, partners, and governments to deliver screening solutions to newborns in low-resource settings.
Together with parents, healthcare providers, and partners around the world, we’re moving closer to the goal of giving every baby the best start in life.
Donate and help us reach even more newborns
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To use Picterus Jaundice Pro you need to download the Picterus® Jaundice Pro App and purchase Picterus Calibration Cards and Picterus Scans
How to Start
Download the Picterus
Jaundice Pro App
Get it for free on Google Play or the App Store
Create your free Picterus account in the app
Purchase Picterus Calibration
Cards and Scans
Select your country to find out where and how to buy Picterus products – either through a distributor or directly from Picterus
Purchase your preferred quantity of Cards and Scans.
Already have a Card? You can order Scans only, and vice versa.
Activate and Start Scanning
Activate your Scans in the app. You’re now ready to start using Picterus!
Scans do not expire.
You will only be charged for successfully completed Scans, this is indicated by a bilirubin value that can be used for clinical decisions.
One Calibration Card can be used multiple times for the same newborn.
You can always check your remaining Scans in the app and purchase more anytime via the app or our web shop.
You need both a Calibration Card and Scans to use the app. You can purchase them together or separately, depending on what you already have.
To order Calibration Cards and Scans, please select your country below. Based on your location, you will be directed either to our official web shop or to the authorized distributor’s page.
For parents interested in using Picterus at home: Please consult your healthcare provider to determine if Picterus is right for you and your baby. They can guide you on how to get started safely and ensure proper follow-up care.
For questions about ordering or distribution opportunities, contact us at contact@picterus.com.
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