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Neonatal Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia

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Jaundice<br />

A A visible manifestation in the skin and sclera<br />

of elevated bilirubin concentrations<br />

Adults Adults are usually jaundiced when bilirubin<br />

levels exceed 2 mg/dL<br />

Neonates Neonates appear jaundiced when serum total<br />

bilirubin (STB) levels reach 5-7 5 7 mg/dL

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