Question
What is the normal jaundice value for newborns?
Answer
Under normal circumstances, full-term infants should have a skin measured jaundice index below 12.9mg/dl within the first 2 weeks after birth. For premature infants, the skin measured jaundice index should be below 15mg/dl within the first 4 weeks after birth. If the measured jaundice index is higher than 12.9mg/dl, it may indicate pathological jaundice, and it is recommended that patients seek medical attention promptly for diagnosis and treatment.