A new born presented with Jaundice. Most common diagnostic Investigation of choice is
Bilirubin test : If it&;s thought your baby has jaundice, the level of bilirubin in their blood will need to be tested. This can be done using: a blood test of a sample of blood taken by pricking your baby&;s heel with a needle (the level of bilirubin in the liquid pa of the blood called the serum is then measured). Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Total and Direct Bilirubin
Conjugated Bilirubin
Serum Bilirubin
Uroporphyrin levels
New born infants