Question
My baby is 5 days old and has a bilirubin level of 13.4. Is this normal? Do I need to hospitalize the baby? If it’s not normal, what is the normal range?
Answer
A bilirubin level of 13.4 at 5 days old for a baby is above the normal range. The normal reference range for full-term infants is 12.9 mg/dl. It is recommended to consult the pediatric department of a local children’s hospital to understand the cause of the jaundice and receive treatment, such as blue light therapy and medication rescue. It is also possible to expose the baby to sunlight in moderation.