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9700. 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, 1,25-(OH)2D
Important information
*The test is performed at Synevo laboratory in Germany
Description
1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25-(OH)₂D, calcitriol) is the biologically active form of vitamin D. Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism, modulation of cell growth, neuromuscular function, immune response, and inflammation.
This test is used as a second-line assessment of vitamin D status, particularly in patients with kidney disease, sarcoidosis, and hypoparathyroidism.
When and who needs the test?
- As a second-line test for assessing vitamin D status, particularly in patients with kidney disease.
- For the evaluation of selected patients with clinical signs of vitamin D deficiency (e.g., vitamin D-dependent rickets caused by inherited renal 1-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency or target-organ resistance to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D).
- For the differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...