What is 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, Total (D2 + D3)?
25-Hydroxyvitamin D is the major circulating form and the accepted clinical marker of vitamin D status, reflecting both cutaneous synthesis from solar UVB exposure and dietary/supplemental intake. It is produced by hepatic 25-hydroxylation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and D2 (ergocalciferol) and has a serum half-life of approximately 2–3 weeks — making it a reliable indicator of medium-term vitamin D status rather than acute intake.