Table 3
Comparison of serum alkaline phosphatase and phosphate in the 25% of infants with the lowest and the 25% of infants with the highest bone mineral content (BMC)/kg body weight
| BMC | Mean alkaline phosphatase (U/l) | Peak alkaline phosphatase (U/l) | Mean phosphate (mmol/l) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| <13.2 g/kg (n=27) | 979 (331) | 1350 (480) | 1.67 (0.30) |
| >15.1 g/kg (n=27) | 887 (350) | 1165 (424) | 1.76 (0.31) |
| p Value | 0.34 | 0.14 | 0.30 |
