Patient's question:
How high is the bilirubin level for children?Doctor's answer:
The jaundice index, also known as the concentration of bilirubin, is 12 milligrams per 100 milliliters, representing 12 milligrams of bilirubin in 100 milliliters of blood. Due to the underdeveloped liver function in babies, newborns in the first week of life have a 60% chance of developing jaundice, while premature babies have an 80% chance. Normal babies may also develop jaundice because their liver function is not yet mature, making them more prone to it.