Question
How much is the normal value for neonatal jaundice on the third day?
Answer
Generally, the normal range for jaundice in full-term newborns is 12.9 mg/dL. Clinically, if the newborn has no other symptoms, jaundice can resolve within 1 to 2 weeks. Neonatal jaundice is a common phenomenon, with about 85% of full-term infants and most premature infants showing jaundice within one week after birth. Physiological jaundice refers to the gradual increase in serum bilirubin from 17 to 51 micrograms/mL (1 to 3 mg/dL) to 86 micrograms/mL (5 mg/dL) within the first 24 hours after birth.