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Two days after the newborn’s birth, the transcutaneous bilirubin test index reached 16. The mother has O-negative blood type, and the child has B-positive blood type. The baby is taking herba artemisiae annua medication, and the doctor recommends hospitalization. The child’s older sister experienced similar symptoms and they subsided on their own. Should blue light therapy be performed? How can hemolytic jaundice be diagnosed? And where can liver function tests be conducted?

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