Question
My baby was just born 3 days ago, and the nurse measured the jaundice level, which was higher than normal. The doctor at the hospital suggested checking the liver function. I want to know, which liver function test result indicates jaundice in a baby with jaundice, and what are the symptoms of baby jaundice and liver function?
Answer
Abnormal liver function tests that are meaningful for neonatal jaundice include direct bilirubin and indirect bilirubin. Abnormal liver function in neonatal jaundice is a manifestation of infantile hepatitis. It refers to a group of clinical symptoms that include the onset of jaundice, pathological liver symptoms, and elevated serum alanine aminotransferase levels. Liver disease is the main cause with complex etiology and varied prognosis. If it is pathological jaundice, hospital treatment may be required.