Question
What is the normal total bilirubin level for newborns?
Answer
The normal range for total bilirubin is 1.71-17.1 micrograms per liter (1-10 milligrams per liter), with direct bilirubin ranging from 1.71-7μmol/L (1-4mg/L) and indirect bilirubin from 1.7-13.7μmol/L. Prevention of pathological jaundice in newborns should be emphasized, particularly during pregnancy and early pregnancy, including the prevention of toxoplasmosis and rubella virus infections.