Newborns are prone to jaundice, so blood tests are needed in the early stages. However, many parents are not familiar with the blood tests for jaundice in infants. So, what are the blood tests for jaundice in infants? Let me introduce it below.
1. Blood routine is usually used for screening hemolytic disease of the newborn. When suffering from hemolytic disease, the total cell count and hemoglobin will decrease, and red blood cells will increase. It can effectively help determine the cause of neonatal jaundice.
2. When the blood type of the baby is incompatible with that of the mother, it may lead to hemolytic jaundice. So it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the blood type of the baby and parents, which can also help determine the cause of jaundice.
3. Total bilirubin, a disease caused by abnormal elevation of total bilirubin in the baby's blood during neonatal jaundice, directly affects the treatment and prognosis of the baby. Checking serum bilirubin is also a necessary test for diagnosing neonatal jaundice.
4. Indirect bilirubin, due to its lipophilicity, cannot be directly excreted from the body through the excretory system. It must undergo liver conversion before it can be eliminated from the body. A high index of indirect bilirubin also indicates that it is overproduced or cannot be converted.
The above is an introduction to the blood tests for neonatal jaundice. I believe everyone has understood that jaundice testing is very important for newborns, so parents must not ignore it.
