Comparison of serum and transcutaneous bilirubin values
| Term (n=39) | 24 Hr. | 48 Hr. | 72 Hr. | Mean | Difference in mean from seum bili |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Bili | 11.4 | 11 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 0 |
| Tcb-C | 11.2 | 10.7 | 11.2 | 11 | + 0.2 |
| Tcb-U | 5.8 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 5.4 | + 5.8 |
| Preterm (n=71) | |||||
| Serum Bili | 9 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 0 |
| Tcb-C | 10.1 | 9 | 8.9 | 9.3 | −1.0 |
| Tcb-U | 9.3 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 7.5 | + 0.8 |
| Extremely Preterm (n=15) | |||||
| Serum Bili | 3.8 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 0 |
| Tcb-C | 7.3 | 7 | 5.8 | 6.7 | −3.4 |
| TcB-U | 3.6 | 3 | 2.2 | 2.9 | + 0.4 |