Screening of vitamin D and calcium concentrations in neonates of mothers at high risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine, retrospectively, the serum 25OHD and calcium concentrations of screened neonates of mothers at high risk of 25OHD deficiency and examine whether their measurement contributes to the management of these neonates.

Methods: Serum 25OHD and calcium concentrations from 600 samples of umbilical cord blood or venous blood collected from neonates over a 12-month period were analysed.

Results: There was a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency (27.