Table 5.
Correlation Between Vitamin D Saliva and Serum Level
Variable | 25(OH)D Level (ng/mL) in Serum | 1.25(OH)D Level (pmol/L) in Serum |
---|---|---|
25(OH)D level (ng/mL) in saliva | r = 0.424 (positive-moderate) |
|
p = 0.001* | ||
n = 56 | ||
1.25(OH)D (pmol/L) in saliva | r=0.339 (positive-weak) |
|
p = 0.01* | ||
n = 56 |
Notes: Analysis for correlation was using Spearman test (not normal distribution). *Significant: p<0.005.