New color in JP drain - should I be concerned?

I'm 6 days post-op TT and hernia repair and I've got 2 drains. In the last day or so I've noticed there is a yellowish/clear fluid in the tube, draining into the bulb in one of the drains. Is this normal? Does this mean infection? I haven't noticed any decrease in the amounts yet, still about 2 tsp to 1 Tbsp every 12 hours. Any chance of the doctor removing the drains in 2 days when I go in for an appointment? Does he wait until all draining stops before removal? Thanks for any info.

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