Table 3.
Comparison of infants who did and did not undergo a genetic diagnostic evaluation.
| Genetics/Metabolism Consult or Test (n = 106) | No Genetics/Metabolism Consult or Test (n = 64) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (Q1–Q3) | |||
| Age at NICU admission, days | 8.0 (2.0–34.3) | 7.0 (0.0–25.5) | 0.16 | 
| Total time in the NICU, days | 13.5 (3.0–35.3) | 5.0 (1.0–15.3) | 0.003 | 
| Age at death, days | 92.0 (27.8–251.3) | 17.5 (7.0–64.5) | <0.001 | 
| N/total (%) | |||
| Preterm | 46/106 (43) | 48/64 (75) | <0.001 | 
| Care redirecteda | 87/101 (86) | 50/63 (79) | 0.28 | 
| Life support removedb | 68/91 (75) | 48/62 (77) | 0.85 | 
Information not available for 6 patients
Information not available for 17 patients