This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: New Born Infants, Subject name: Pediatrics
Pathological jaundice criteria includes all except: 
Select and explain. 
A. 24 hours later but within 72 hours, B. More than 14 days persistence, C. >2mg/dL conjugated bilirubin, D. Clay colored stool
A: 24 hours later but within 72 hours
Answer: A: 24 hours later but within 72 hours 
Explanation: Ans. (a) 24 hours later but within 72 hoursRef.: OP Ghai 8th ed./172Presence of any of the following signs denotes that the jaundice is pathological* Clinical jaundice detected before 24 hours of age* Rise in serum bilirubin by more than 5 mg/ dL/day* Serum bilirubin more than 15 mg/dL* Clinical jaundice persisting beyond 14 days of life* Clay/white colored stool and/or dark urine staining the clothes yellow.* Direct bilirubin >2 mg/ dL at any time.Characteristics of Physiological Jaundice* First appears between 24-72 hours of age* Maximum intensity seen on 4-5th day in term and 7th day in preterm neonates.* Does not exceed 15 mg/dL.* Clinically undetectable after 14 days.* No treatment is required but baby should be observed closely for signs of worsening jaundice.