Enzyme Biotinidase Deficiency

Test ID:

706108

CPT code:

82261

Synonyms:

Biotinidase Deficiency
Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Late Onset

Clinical Use:

Diagnose biotinidase deficiency. This test is appropriate for the confirmation of newborn screening positive biotinidase deficiency results.

Specimen Type:

Serum, frozen

Requested Volume:

3 mL

Minimum Volume:

1 mL

Container Type:

Red-top tube

Collection:

Separate serum from cells within 30 minutes of collection. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.