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Table 5 Sensitivity and specificity of hypocalcaemia for identification of vitamin D deficiency defined using the 50 nmol/L 25(OH)D threshold

From: High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among women of child-bearing age in Lahore Pakistan, associating with lack of sun exposure and illiteracy

Serum Calcium

25(OH)D <50 nmol/L

25(OH)D ≥50 nmol/L

Sensitivity

Specificity

≤9.5 mg/dl

121

43

77.56 %

27.12 %

>9.5 mg/dl

35

16

  
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