A 36-hour-old term neonate born to a mother with prolonged rupture of membranes (PROM) for 18 hours presents with poor feeding, lethargy, and a temperature of 38.2°C. Blood culture and CSF culture have been sent. The neonate has no signs of meningitis on clinical examination. What is the most appropriate immediate next step in management?

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