Reference values for serum levels of cholesteryl ester transfer protein and its distribution characteristics in healthy Chinese children and newborns

Objective To investigate the distribution characteristics of serum CETP levels in childhood. Design and methods CETP was measured in 912 healthy children and 40 cord blood with an ELISA. Results CETP was skewed in children with a median of 2.48 (2.5–97.5 percentiles: 0.56–6.96) mg/L. CETP in cords was much lower than in children, and was lower in younger children (< 1 year) than in elder children. Conclusions CETP is lowest at birth and sharply rises to maximum levels in infancy.