This test is NOT indicated for diagnosing patients with biotinidase deficiency or as a follow up of an abnormal newborn screen for biotinidase deficiency. Use in combination with other tests to confirm or monitor patients with biotinidase deficiency.
Bioassay
Varies
3-8 days
Plain red or serum separator tube (SST).
Protect from light. Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and separate from cells. Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Amber Transport Tube (ARUP supply #54457) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Frozen
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. Specimens not protected from light.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks
By report
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Hotline History
84591
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2003185 | Vitamin B7 (Biotin) | 1980-2 |
- Vitamin H (Vitamin B{sb:7} (Biotin))
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