The C-3 Epimer of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D₃Is Present in Adult Serum

Abstract

3-Epi-25(OH)D(3) is present in the majority of human serum specimens. Although this concentration is generally low, further work must investigate the impact of 3-epi-25(OH)D(3) on the various 25-hydroxyvitamin D assays and ultimately what information, if any, C-3 epimer measurement can provide clinically.