Table 5.
Mean of the differences between UTCB or PTCB (0, 24, 48, and 72 h) and TSB, SD, and IQ range 95% for all infants
| Phototherapy length | UTCB-TSB | PTCB-TSB |
|---|---|---|
| 0 h |
1.07 mg/dl (SD 1.86) IQ range 95%: 0.77–1.38 |
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| 24 h |
7.89 mg/dl (SD 3.11) IQ range 95%: 7.05–8.73 |
0.52 mg/dl (SD 1.88) IQ range 95%: 0.16–0.88 |
| 48 h |
6.74 mg/dl (SD 3.08) IQ range 95%: 5.30–8.18 |
0.27 mg/dl (SD 1.26) IQ range 95%: −0.08–0.63 |
| 72 h |
7.91 mg/dl (SD 1.97) IQ range 95%: 6.50–9.32 |
0.39 mg/dl (SD 1.54) IQ range 95%: −0.23–1.01 |
UTCB transcutaneous bilirubin on naked skin, PTCB transcutaneous bilirubin on patched skin, TSB serum bilirubin SD standard deviation, IQ interquartile