Question
What is the normal range for newborn bilirubin levels?
Answer
Generally, the percutaneous measured data should be less than 10 (values may vary slightly due to different instruments); if blood is drawn to measure the level of bilirubin in the blood, the normal value is typically less than 205 umol/l (12 mg/dl). For a 30-day-old infant, the normal total bilirubin range is 1.7 to 17.1 umol/l (0.1 to 1.0 mg/dl). Direct bilirubin levels are 0 to 6.8 umol/l (0.4 mg/dl), while indirect bilirubin levels are 1.7 to 10.2 umol/l (0.6 mg/dl).