Is a bilirubin level of 220 in a newborn normal?
Disease description:
After my baby was born, his skin appeared slightly yellow. We went to the hospital for an examination, which showed a bilirubin level of 220. Is a bilirubin level of 220 normal for newborn jaundice?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
A bilirubin level of 220 μmol/L in newborns is generally normal, as the normal upper limit for bilirubin is 255 μmol/L. A level of 220 μmol/L falls within the normal range and does not indicate jaundice, thus posing no adverse effects on the baby's brain development or overall health. However, if the infant shows abnormal symptoms when the bilirubin level reaches 220 μmol/L, medical attention at a hospital should be sought promptly.
