Patient's question:
My baby underwent jaundice testing at birth using a newborn jaundice detector. Is this instrument accurate, and do I need other methods to assist in the measurement?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice is a common phenomenon during the neonatal period. It is divided into pathological and physiological types. Physiological jaundice does not require treatment, while pathological jaundice needs active treatment. During testing, a neonatal jaundice detector is generally used, and this instrument is usually quite accurate. Laboratory examination methods can also be used as supplementary tests, such as urine tests, blood tests, liver function tests, etc.