Consensus – reference ranges of vitamin D [25(OH)D] from the Brazilian medical societies. Brazilian Society of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine (SBPC/ML) and Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SBEM)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Vitamin D is considered a pre-hormone and plays a crucial role in calcium homeostasis and, consequently, in bone health. The best source of vitamin D is the skin in response to sunlight. Only small amounts of this vitamin are found in some foods (especially fatty fish), which...

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Published in:Jornal brasileiro de patologia e medicina laboratorial 2017-11, Vol.53 (6), p.377-381
Main Authors: Ferreira, Carlos Eduardo S., Maeda, Sergio S., Batista, Marcelo C., Lazaretti-Castro, Marise, Vasconcellos, Leonardo S., Madeira, Miguel, Soares, Lilian M., Borba, Victória Z. C., Moreira, Carolina A.
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Language:English
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25-hydroxyvitamin D
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL
PATHOLOGY
reference range
vitamin D
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Summary:ABSTRACT Introduction: Vitamin D is considered a pre-hormone and plays a crucial role in calcium homeostasis and, consequently, in bone health. The best source of vitamin D is the skin in response to sunlight. Only small amounts of this vitamin are found in some foods (especially fatty fish), which makes availability of vitamin D in the diet limited. Brazilian population studies show that the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in our country is high. Objective: To define the reference intervals for vitamin D [25(OH)D]. Discussion: Consensus of specialists - literature review. Conclusion: The standardization of reference intervals is fundamental for the correct diagnosis and treatment of hypovitaminosis D.
ISSN:1676-2444
1678-4774
1678-4774
DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20170060