Question
What is the neonatal jaundice index?
Answer
The neonatal jaundice index is a measure used by doctors to assess the condition of neonatal jaundice. The normal value for full-term infants is below 12.9mg/100ml, while for premature infants, it is below 15mg/100ml. If the index exceeds the normal range or rises rapidly, it may indicate pathological jaundice.