<prompt> Pathological jaundice criteria includes all except:24 hours later but within 72 hoursMore than 14 days persistence2mgdL conjugated bilirubinClay colored stool  <response>: 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 dLday Serum bilirubin more than 15 mgdL Clinical jaundice persisting beyond 14 days of life Claywhite colored stool andor 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 mgdL. Clinically undetectable after 14 days. No treatment is required but baby should be observed closely for signs of worsening jaundice. 