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Guardian of a 3 yr 2 m old girl3 years ago

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#AskTheExpert Joindese test my 3days old baby got 4.6 out of 10, is still required photo therapy?

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy3 years ago

A. Phototherapy should be instituted when the total serum bilirubin level is at or above 15 mg per dL (257 mol per L) in infants 25 to 48 hours old, 18 mg per dL (308 mol per L) in infants 49 to 72 hours old, and 20 mg per dL (342 mol per L) in infants older than 72 hours.

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