Table 2.
Laboratory results of patients and healthy controls
| Variable | ASD (n=60) | Controls (n=45) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D (ng/ml) | 13.79±1.03* | 16.58±1.06 | <0.001 |
| Vitamin D receptor (ng/ml) | 1.24±0.11* | 1.92±0.26 | <0.001 |
| Homosistein (μmol/L) | 8.90±0.19† | 7.46±0.21 | <0.001 |
| Vitamin B6 (ng/ml) | 25.17±3.64* | 53.06±7.95 | <0.001 |
| Folate (pg/ml) | 121.16±8.04* | 172.31±17.19 | <0.001 |
| Vitamin B12 (pg/ml) | 181.5±41.61* | 382.06±71.34 | <0.001 |
| Calcium (mg/dl) | 9.7±0.5 | 9.4±0.7 | >0.05 |
| Phosphorus (mg/dl) | 5.1±1.1 | 5.0±0.5 | >0.05 |
| ALP (U/L) | 192.4±57.1 | 193.1±61.1 | >0.05 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
ASD, autism spectrum disorders; ALP, alkaline phosphatase.
*
Lower than those of controls,
†
higher than those of controls.