Neonatal Jaundice Threshold (NICE)
Compares serum bilirubin with the NICE CG98 phototherapy and exchange transfusion thresholds for gestational age and age in hours.
Score interpretation
Bilirubin below the NICE phototherapy threshold for gestation and age.
→ Repeat bilirubin per NICE CG98 if close to the threshold or rising. Visible jaundice in the first 24 hours of life needs an urgent bilirubin measurement (within 2 hours) and review (NICE CG98).
Bilirubin at or above the NICE phototherapy threshold.
→ Start phototherapy; repeat bilirubin per NICE CG98. Visible jaundice in the first 24 hours of life needs an urgent bilirubin measurement (within 2 hours) and review (NICE CG98).
Bilirubin at or above the NICE exchange transfusion threshold.
→ Urgent neonatal review; multiple phototherapy and preparation for exchange transfusion per NICE CG98.
Interpretation bands for the Neonatal Jaundice. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
- NICE CG98. Neonatal jaundice. 2010 (updated 2016).
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
- Colestyramine (Cholestyramine) · Bile Acid Sequestrant / Ion Exchange Resin
- Rozanolixizumab · Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) antagonist
- Efgartigimod alfa · Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) blocker
- Phenobarbital (Paediatric Epilepsy — Beyond Neonatal) · Barbiturate Anticonvulsant
- Gentamicin (Paediatric) · Aminoglycoside — Neonatal Sepsis / Gram-Negative Infections in Children
- Aciclovir (Paediatric) · Antiviral — HSV Encephalitis / Neonatal Herpes / VZV in Immunocompromised
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.