Jaundice in newborn babies under 28 days

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This guideline covers diagnosing and treating jaundice, which is caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood, in newborn babies (neonates). It aims to help detect or prevent very high levels of bilirubin, which can be harmful if not treated.

March 2023: There is variability between assays from different manufacturers in reported bilirubin measurement. Healthcare professionals should consult their local pathology laboratory when interpreting threshold tables.

Who is it for?:

1. Healthcare professionals

2. Parents of newborn babies and their families and carers