ASSAYS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT RELATING TO VITAMIN D INSUFFICIENCY

摘要

Described herein are assays directed to determining the level of bioavailable or free vitamin D in a blood sample in a subject. The values determined for bioavailable or free vitamin D indicate whether the subject suffers from insufficient levels of vitamin D Also described herein are methods of treatment for vitamin D insufficiency.

主权项

1. A method of treatment comprising:
analyzing a blood sample obtained from a subject to determine a level of free or bioavailable vitamin D; wherein a level of free or bioavailable vitamin D lower than 25% of the mean value of free or bioavailable vitamin D in a population of healthy subjects indicates that the subject has a vitamin D insufficiency; and administering a vitamin D insufficiency treatment to a subject who is determined to have a vitamin D insufficiency.