Neonatal Jaundice
All visibly jaundiced neonates need a bilirubin measurement.
Assessment of jaundice must always include assessment of health, risk factors and signs of system illness.
Follow the RCHT guideline:
Neonatal Jaundice in the First Two Weeks of Life Clinical Guideline and Prolonged Jaundice Neonatal Clinical Guideline
Unwell jaundiced baby of any age:
Immediate telephone referral to Neonatal (if less than 1 week old) or Acute Paediatric inpatient service, or 999 if A, B, or C compromise.
Apparently well baby with jaundice:
SBR = Blood test Serum Bilirubin
TCB = Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer. If TCB > 250mmol/l needs SBR.
Page Review Information
Date: 04 July 2025
Review Date: 04 July 2027
Contributors: Dr Andrew Collinson,
Dr Chris Bell, Consultant Paediatrician, RCHT
RMS GP: Dr Melanie Schick, GP, RMS