<s>[INST] When should my baby's bilirubin level be measured? [/INST] Any baby that has jaundice in the first 24 hours after birth should have the bilirubin level measured right away. All babies should have at least one bilirubin measurement with skin or blood test before discharge from the hospital. Whether a baby needs additional bilirubin levels measured depends on the baby's age, the level of bilirubin, and whether the baby has other things that make jaundice more likely.

It is important for your baby to get checked soon after leaving the hospital. In most cases, babies discharged before 48 hours should be seen within 2 days by a healthcare provider. Ask your baby's healthcare provider about their bilirubin level and schedule a follow-up appointment. Source: Healthy Children.org. Link: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/jaundice.aspx. Field: Hepatology . Disease: Jaundice </s>