What is Intracellular Vitamin D (25-Hydroxyvitamin D)?
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is the established biomarker of vitamin D status, reflecting hepatic hydroxylation of dietary and cutaneous cholecalciferol. Intracellular 25(OH)D measurement in lymphocytes is proposed to reflect cellular uptake and activation, though its correlation with serum 25(OH)D and clinical outcomes is not well characterised.