Table 1.

Comparative protein binding in paediatric populations compared with reference adult values 36)

Parameter	Neonate	Infant	Child
Total protein	Decreased	Decreased	Equivalent
Plasma albumin	Decreased	Equivalent	Equivalent
Plasma globulin	Decreased	Decreased	Equivalent
α1-acid glycoprotein	Decreased	No data available	Equivalent
Free fatty acids	Increased	Equivalent	Equivalent
Unconjugated bilirubin	Increased	Equivalent	Equivalent