Is neonatal jaundice 17 high

If the jaundice value of the newborn is 17, it means that it is very high and belongs to the category of pathological jaundice. Under normal circumstances, the newborn should not exceed 6 within 24 hours after birth, 9 within 48 hours, and the peak of jaundice should not exceed 15 at about five days after birth. Therefore, if the jaundice value reaches 17, it belongs to pathological jaundice.