Performance evaluation of a direct chemiluminescence assay for 25-hydroxyvitamin D and its application in assessing vitamin D status among reproductive-age women in southeastern China
Background Vitamin D deficiency is a global public health concern, and women of reproductive age represent a particularly vulnerable population. Accurate measurement of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] is therefore essential for reliable clinical assessment. This study aimed to evaluate the analytical performance of...