Total bilirubin. 8 direct. 2 indirect. 6. All liver enzymes in range, are these bilirubin levels normal?

Maybe Gilbert's? It is a familial (autosomal dominant), common (2-5% of people), unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (blood bilirubin measures 1-5mg/dl), not due to breakdown of blood. It is associated with reduced enzyme levels of udp glycuronyl transferase, that results in jaundice when patients fast or suffer an infection. It does not shorten life or raise insurance rates, but may heighten acetominophen risk. Read more...

Gilbert's. The vast majority of folks like you have gilbert's non-disease. It's not a problem and the treatment (phenobarbital) will just turn a healthy man into a sick man. The entity to rule out, even if you're not anemic, is a mild hemoglobinopathy. Read more...

Very concerning. Massive hepatic necrosis in a newborn can be from herpes, CMV, medications, perhaps shock, etc. I hope for a good outcome but wish you strength and courage whatever happens. Read more...