Abstract 977 Poster Session IV, Tuesday, 5/4 (poster 355)

Background: In spite of numerous studies, it has been difficult, if not impossible, to agree on what represents a "normal bilirubin level" in the term and near-term infant. Previous studies have shown considerable variation in the total serum bilirubin (TSB) level, depending on the racial composition of the population, the incidence of breast-feeding and other epidemiologic factors. A large international study provided a unique opportunity to reexamine this issue.

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