Biotinidase
| Label Mnemonic: | BIOTS |
| Epic code: | LAB2717 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
1 mL serum in red top tube
Turn Around
Time:
4 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
3.5 U/L to 13.8 U/L.
Partial deficiencies and carriers may occur at the low end of the reference range.
Values <3.5 U/L are occasionally seen in specimens from unaffected patients.
Partial deficiencies and carriers may occur at the low end of the reference range.
Values <3.5 U/L are occasionally seen in specimens from unaffected patients.
Comments:
Useful For:
Preferred test for diagnosing biotinidase deficiency
Follow-up testing for certain organic acidurias
Please print, complete, and submit the following Informed Consent for Genetic Testing from Mayo Medical Laboratories with the A-1a Miscellaneous Request or Epic Req.
Cautions:
A diet high in biotin may result in normal clinical presentation even when the biotinidase level is low.
Preferred test for diagnosing biotinidase deficiency
Follow-up testing for certain organic acidurias
Please print, complete, and submit the following Informed Consent for Genetic Testing from Mayo Medical Laboratories with the A-1a Miscellaneous Request or Epic Req.
Cautions:
A diet high in biotin may result in normal clinical presentation even when the biotinidase level is low.
Methodology:
Colorimetric
CPT Code:
82261