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Hyperbilirubinemia - Newborn Jaundice
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
Blood tests are done to find out how much bilirubin is present and why. The parents are asked if there might be any inherited causes. The health of the mother and baby during the pregnancy may give answers. The baby is examined for infection, anemia, liver disease, and other problems. An ultrasound examination of the liver and bile duct system might be needed. A sample of cells from the infant's liver may be required for a biopsy.