87549-2
Laboratory1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D2 and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 panel - Serum or Plasma
Definition
This panel contains quantitative results for 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D2 (DHVD2) and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 (DHVD3, also known as calcitriol) as well as the total DHVD. This test may be ordered to assess vitamin D status, especially in patients with renal disease, and for patients with clinical evidence of a vitamin D deficiency, such as in patients with vitamin D-dependent rickets due to hereditary deficiency of renal 1-alpha hydroxylase.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D & 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D2 & 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.CHEM
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
DHVD+DHVD2+DHVD3 Pnl SerPl
Display Name
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D2 and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 panel
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 87549-2?
LOINC code 87549-2 identifies "1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D2 and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 panel - Serum or Plasma". This panel contains quantitative results for 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D2 (DHVD2) and 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 (DHVD3, also known as calcitriol) as well as the total DHVD. This test may be ordered to assess vitamin D status, especially in patients with renal disease, and for patients with clinical evidence of a vitamin D deficiency, such as in patients with vitamin D-dependent rickets due to hereditary deficiency of renal 1-alpha hydroxylase.
What does 87549-2 measure?
This code measures 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D & 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D2 & 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 panel in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the PANEL.CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.