A newborn presented with jaundice. Most diagnostic investigation of choice is:: (A) Total and Direct bilirubin, (B) Conjugated bilirubin, (C) Serum, bilirubin, (D) Uroporphyrin levels
Answer is A. a. Total and Direct bilirubin(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 871-879, Ghai 8/e p 172-176)Measurement of total & direct bilirubin will help to classify jaundice into its respective type and aid in diagnosis.