Table 1

Clinical features and laboratory tests included in risk prediction scores in young infants

Prediction ruleAge group/monthsCriteria
Rochester230–3Normal clinical exam
5<WCC <15×109/L
Urine microscopy <10 WCCs per high power field
Philadelphia241–2YOS ≤10
WCC <15×109/L
Urine microscopy <10 WCCs per high power field
CSF <8 WCCs per high power field
CXR no infiltrate
  • CSF, cerebrospinal fluid; CXR, chest X-ray; WCC, white cell count; YOS, Yale Observation Scale.