i-Chroma Vitamin D

Vitamin D from the diet or dermal synthesis from sunlight is biologically inactive and is a fat soluble steroid hormone involved in the active intestinal absorption of calcium and in the regulation of its homeostasis. In humans, the most important compounds in this group are vitamin D3 (also known as cholecalciferol) and vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol).In the liver, cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is converted to calcidiol, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (abbreviated 25(OH)D3). Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) is converted in the liver to 25- hydroxyergocalciferol (25(OH)D2). It is widely known that circulating 25(OH)D is the best indicator of vitamin D status.[2,3] 25(OH)D3 is then converted in the kidneys (by the enzyme 25(OH)D-a-hydroxylase) into 1,25-(OH)2D3, a steroid hormone that is the active form of vitamin D. It can also be converted into 24-hydroxycalcidiol in the kidneys via 24-hydroxylation.

1,25-(OH)2D3 circulates as a hormone in the blood, regulating the concentration of calcium and phosphate in the bloodstream and promoting the healthy growth and remodeling of bone. 1,25-(OH)2D3 also affects neuromuscular and immune function. Vitamin D has a significant role in calcium homeostasis and metabolism. Its discovery was due to effort to find the dietary substance lacking in rickets (the childhood form of osteomalacia).

This test is used to diagnose vitamin D deficiency, and it is indicated in patients with high risk for vitamin D deficiency and when the results of the test would be used as supporting evidence for beginning aggressive therapies. Patients with osteoporosis, chronic kidney disease, malabsorption, obesity, and some other infections may be high risk and thus have greater indication for this test.

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Measuring Range 8~70 ng/mL
Sample Type Serum, Plasma
CV <10%
Reaction Time 30Min

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