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ey0021.2-5 | Laboratory Reference Values | ESPEYB21

2.5. Reference values for serum calcium in neonates should be established in a population of vitamin D-replete subjects

L Levaillant , A Linglart , V Gajdos , A Benachi , JC Souberbielle

Brief Summary: This prospective cohort study measured day 3 serum calcium and 25OH vitamin D (25OHD) in 1002 mother-newborn pairs to establish reference ranges in vitamin D replete babies.Calcium declines in the first days of life and is frequently measured in the neonatal nursery, not only for symptomatic newborns but also for conditions such as prematurity, low birth weight or maternal diabetes mellitus. French guidelines recommend an oral bolus of Vit...