BIOTINIDASE SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: BIOTN
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.

Specimen Acceptability

REJECT DUE TO:
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

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