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My son is only 4 days old, today's he got bilirubin test and result is 0.5+12.4 i.e. 12.9.. is this normal for newborn baby? Any suggestions.pl.
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Get it repeated after 4-5 days.
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It is a little high. Closely monitor for the next one week Consult your doctor
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