| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (METABOLIC) | ||||
| Test Name: |
BIOTINIDASE - (S)
Test Code:
BIOT
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| Clinical Information: |
Test Indications: This test is used for diagnosing biotinidase deficiency and to follow-up on certain organic acidurias.
Method:Colorimetric by Mayo Clinic Laboratories. For questions/information: Call Metabolic Lab at 204-787-4530 and ask for the Biochemical Geneticist. |
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| Collection Devices: |
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| Specimen Required: |
Serum: 1.0 mL
Pediatric Serum: 0.2 mL
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| Referral: |
Spin down immediately and remove serum.
Freeze sample and ship frozen to Metabolic Lab (HSC) |
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| Requisition: | |||||
| Reference Values: |
3.5 - 13.8 U/L
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| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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| More Information: |
If you have any questions, please communicate with the Metabolic Lab (HSC): 204-787-4530
Spin down immediately and remove serum. Send serum frozen to Mayo. Reject due to: Gross hemolysis Stability: 5 days refrigerated 21 days frozen Mayo Lab: Test ID: BIOTS CPT Code: 82261 |