All of the following statements regarding jaundice in a newborn are true, Except ________

A rapidly rising unconjugated bilirubin concentration, or absolute levels >340 mmol/L (20 mg/dL), puts the infant at risk for bilirubin encephalopathy, or kernicterus. Under these circumstances, bilirubin crosses an immature blood-brain barrier and precipitates in the basal ganglia and other areas of the brain. The consequences range from appreciable neurologic deficits to death. Reference : page 2001 Harrison&;s Principles of Internal Medicine 19th edition