Question
My daughter was born with high jaundice, and I want to know what the normal jaundice level is for newborns?
Answer
Generally speaking, the normal jaundice level for full-term newborns is 12.9 mg/dL, indicating that the bilirubin level in every 100 milliliters of blood should be less than 12 mg. For premature infants, the normal jaundice level should be lower than 15 mg/dL. However, if the child is premature or has other conditions such as infection or hemolytic disease, the normal jaundice level may vary.