Characteristics of infants with or without hyperbilirubinaemia (mean [SD] (range))
| Hyperbilirubinaemia (n=58) | Controls (n=24) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male/female | 34/24 | 14/10 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 38.9 [1.1] (38-40) | 38.6 [0.8] (38-40) |
| Birthweight (g) | 3031 [454] (2040-4040) | 3177 [254] (2800-4150) |
| Apgar score (5 mins) | 9.6 [0.7] (8-10) | 9.8 [0.5] (9-10) |
| Day of sample collection | 5.1 [2.8] (1-10) | 4.4 [1.6] (2-10) |
| Serum bilirubin (mg/dl) | 23.9 [5.7] (15-48) | — |
| Serum malondialdehyde (μmol/l) | 9.1 [4.2]1-150 (2.5-22.5) | 5.2 [1.3]1-150(3.8-10.5) |
↵1-150 p<0.001