Hi my new born baby boy is 6 days old and his bilirubin levels report came back and Its at 16.4. Is it necessary to admit him for a phototherapy?

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. Better consult your paediatrician for same, Since 97% of term babies have serum bilirubin values <13 mg/dl, all infants with a serum bilirubin level >13 mg/dl require a minimum work up.

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