A 3-week-old term neonate presents with persistent jaundice. He is breastfeeding well and has normal examination. Which investigation is most importan...

Question

A 3-week-old term neonate presents with persistent jaundice. He is breastfeeding well and has normal examination. Which investigation is most important to exclude serious pathology?

Accepted Answer

Conjugated (direct) bilirubin level

Answer

Total serum bilirubin only

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Liver ultrasound

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Full blood count

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No investigation is needed

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Prolonged neonatal jaundice

A 3-week-old term neonate presents with persistent jaundice. He is breastfeeding well and has normal examination. Which investigation is most important to exclude serious pathology?