Question
I have blood type O and my husband’s blood type is B. Our daughter was born and on the third day, we had her blood tested. The results were: RH-positive. Our daughter’s blood type is B and she is also RH-positive. The G-6-PD test is normal.
Answer
The normal range for total bilirubin is 1.71-17.1 micrograms/liter (1-10 mg/L). The normal range for direct bilirubin is 1.71-7μmol/L (1-4mg/L). The normal range for indirect bilirubin is 1.7-13.7μmol/L. Bilirubin is a metabolite of hemoglobin that gives blood its yellowish color. It mainly excretes into the mammalian body through bile. If the level of bilirubin in the blood increases, it can lead to jaundice. Preventing pathological jaundice in newborns is very important, especially during pregnancy, particularly in the early stages, where one should be cautious about preventing infections such as toxoplasmosis and rubella virus.