Plasma Citrulline Level in Relation to Absorptive Surface

Plasma Citrulline Level in Relation to Absorptive Surface

Correlation between determination of citrulline in plasma or dried blood

Reference ranges for healthy children and babies

Longitudinal follow-up of citrulline in preterm babies

Inclusion Criteria:

• 0-18 years
• preterm babies up to 1.500g
• preterm babies over 1.500g

Exclusion Criteria:

• gastro-intestinal problems (except for the preterm babies)
• congenital metabolic disorders
• dysfunction of the liver or kidneys
• congenital defects