Assays and methods of treatment relating to vitamin D insufficiency

US9217748B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• The General Hospital Corporation · US
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Ravi Thadhani · Boston, US
• S. Ananth Karumanchi · Sharon, US
• Anders Hayden Berg · Dedham, US
• Ishir Bhan · Newton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 6, 2012
• Grant date: Dec 22, 2015
• Expiry date: Jan 25, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

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.