Question
What examinations should be conducted for newborns who develop jaundice after birth?
Answer
For patients with jaundice, hospitals typically first check liver function. This includes measuring bilirubin levels, particularly whether total bilirubin is elevated. Additionally, changes in other enzymes such as bile duct enzymes, alkaline phosphatase, and liver cell enzyme levels are checked, which can indicate whether liver cells are damaged. If these indicators are normal, a routine blood test will be conducted to rule out the possibility of hemolytic jaundice.