Western Australian researchers develop sepsis test for newborns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 07:48 · Archive

Researchers in Western Australia are developing a blood test to diagnose sepsis in newborns more quickly and accurately than existing methods. The world-first test is being funded through Telethon 2026.

The test has the potential to save thousands of babies' lives every year by enabling faster and more precise detection of sepsis, a life-threatening condition in newborns.

Western Australian researchers develop sepsis test for newborns — Image: The West Australian

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Telethon 2026: Funding helping researchers to develop world-first test to diagnose sepsis in newbornsThe West Australian · 4 Oct, 07:33
Telethon 2026: Funding helping researchers to develop world-first test to diagnose sepsis in newbornsPerth Now · 4 Oct, 07:33

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