BIOTINIDASE SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: BIOTN
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028824
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-8 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028824
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-8 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL Serum
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge immediately and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge immediately and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: OK
Gross icterus: OK
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: OK
Gross icterus: OK
Methods
Colorimetric
Clinical Utilities
Preferred test for the diagnosis of biotinidase deficiency
Follow-up testing for certain organic acidurias
Follow-up testing for certain organic acidurias
CPT Codes
82261
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
3.5 - 13.8 U/L