Table 9
Quartiles for DHA in umbilical cord RBC (% TFA and nmol/ml)
| Umbilical cord blood quartiles | RBC concentration (nmol/ml) | RBC (% TFA) |
|---|---|---|
| Values are median (range). | ||
| DHA, Docosahexaenoic acid; RBC, red blood cell; % TFA, percentage of total fatty acids. | ||
| Quartile 1 – Low | 175.7 (97.6–187.2) | 3.45 (1.77–3.81) |
| Quartile 2 – Medium 1 | 212.9 (188.8–240.4) | 4.08 (3.84–4.27) |
| Quartile 3 – Medium 2 | 281.7 (254.0–303.2) | 4.54 (4.3–4.8) |
| Quartile 4 – High | 353.2 (321.2–477.9) | 5.46 (5.01–6.16) |
