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)
| Autor: | Carlos Eduardo S. Ferreira, Sergio S. Maeda, Marcelo C. Batista, Marise Lazaretti-Castro, Leonardo S. Vasconcellos, Miguel Madeira, Lilian M. Soares, Victória Z. C. Borba, Carolina A. Moreira |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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| Zdroj: | Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial, Vol 53, Iss 6, Pp 377-381 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1678-4774 1676-2444 |
| DOI: | 10.5935/1676-2444.20170060 |
| Popis: | 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. |
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