Question

A 3-day-old term infant has TcB close to the phototherapy line on the AAP 2022 curves. According to the guideline, when should a confirmatory TSB be obtained?

Accepted Answer

Obtain TSB only after starting phototherapy

Answer

Only if jaundice lasts >2 weeks

Answer

Only if TcB >=20 mg/dL

Answer

When TcB is within 3 mg/dL of the phototherapy threshold or >=15 mg/dL

Answer

TSB is never required if TcB is available

Practice question

A 3-day-old term infant has TcB close to the phototherapy line on the AAP 2022 curves. According to the guideline, when should a confirmatory TSB be obtained?