Question
What is the normal range for the jaundice index in newborns?
Answer
The jaundice index in newborns, which refers to the serum bilirubin concentration, falls within a normal range of about 12 milligrams per 100 milliliters. Since the liver function of newborns is not fully developed, approximately 60% of full-term newborns and 80% of premature infants will exhibit jaundice symptoms.