We have made an evaluation of glycosylated haemoglobin measurements by affinity chromatography in a paediatric population. Age-related reference values for non-diabetic infants and children are reported. A poor correlation (r=0·24) was found between glycosylated haemoglobin values in 26 insulin-dependent diabetic children and the paediatrician's independent assessment of clinical control.
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