Interpreting the Laboratory Reports for Vit D
Sarmah, D.; Sharma, B.
Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 62(9): 797-800
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-5772 PMID: 26259315 Document Number: 678778
Importance for Vit D estimation has increased in the recent years due to its link to various diseases. Measurements of Vit D by different diagnostic laboratories is however not uniform. There is variation pertaining to assay methodology and also variation in the measurement of different metabolites of Vit D. There are also various confounders which influence Vit D assays and which in most instances are overlooked. Also a matter of concern regarding Vit D assays is the lack of assay standardisation. These factors contribute to the variation in the reports generated by the diagnostic laboratories. Therefore interpretation of Vit D reports needs proper understanding of these interfering factors and further reports need to be correlated substantially with the clinical findings.