Ordering Recommendation

Use to confirm a diagnosis of biotinidase deficiency (BTD) when biotinidase enzymatic activity is low. To diagnose or rule out BTD deficiency, refer to Biotinidase, Serum (with Paired Normal Control) (0093362).

New York DOH Approval Status

Testing is not New York state approved. Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York state-approved laboratory.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender (EDTA) or yellow (ACD solution A or B).
New York State Clients: Lavender (EDTA)

Specimen Preparation

Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum or plasma; grossly hemolyzed or frozen specimens

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York State Clients: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Massively Parallel Sequencing

Performed

Varies

Reported

10-15 days

Reference Interval

By report

Interpretive Data

Refer to report.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Gene tested: BTD (NM_001370658)
BTD (NM_000060) exon 1 is not covered by sequencing.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

81404

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3004425 Biotinidase Deficiency Specimen 66746-9
3004426 Biotinidase Deficiency Interp 53845-4
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Aliases

  • Late-Onset Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency
Biotinidase Deficiency (BTD) Sequencing