Question
How is neonatal bilirubin level checked?
Answer
Checking neonatal bilirubin levels may indicate liver function impairment. The actual situation of liver function impairment is the degeneration and necrosis of liver cells, which inevitably lead to enzymes entering the bloodstream from liver cells, a decrease in the ability of liver cells to synthesize proteins and glycogen, as well as the retention of substances like bilirubin and ammonia in the bloodstream that need to be processed by the liver. It is recommended to conduct a thorough check of liver function and hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody tests.