DIAGNOSIS OF CVD MEASURING FOLATE AND HOLO-TCII

摘要

An assay method for the detection of cardiovascular disease, potential cardiovascular disease, megalobastic anemia, hyperhomocysteinemia or potential irreversible neurological disorders, in a human or non-human animal subject, said method comprising assessing the concentration of both holo-transcobolamin II (holo TCII) and folate in a cobalamin-containing sample from said subject and the optional assessment of total sample cobalamin. A kit for carrying out the assay method is also provided.