Patient's question:
An infant was found to have jaundice three days after birth. The doctor recommended blue light therapy on the fifth day. Blood tests showed the jaundice level exceeded 500. What is the approximate cost of the subsequent exchange treatment? How much does newborn jaundice testing cost?Doctor's answer:
Bilirubin level is 500, which is significantly higher than the normal reference range. It is recommended to actively cooperate with the doctor to prevent the occurrence of bilirubin encephalopathy, identify the cause of jaundice, and determine if the blood type is incompatible with hemolytic jaundice or if a blood exchange treatment is needed. The cost of testing varies depending on the specific condition of the disease, so the amount to be spent depends on the infant's situation. It is recommended to go to a Class III-A hospital, where the fees are relatively transparent.