Table 8. Distribution according to NICU admission indication .
NICU = Neonatal intensive care unit, LBW = Low birth weight
| NICU admission indication | High homocysteine level | Percentage | Normal homocysteine level | Percentage |
| No | 38 | 63.0% | 52 | 86.6% |
| Hyperbilirubenemia | 4 | 6.6% | 1 | 1.6% |
| LBW | 8 | 13.3% | 4 | 6.6% |
| Respiratory distress | 10 | 16.6% | 3 | 5% |