Test Overview
Test Methodology

Colorimetric (C) • Enzymatic

Test Usage

Detect biotinidase deficiency.

Reference Range *

5.1-11.9 nmol/mL/min

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Tues, Thurs
Analytic Time

4 - 10 days

Soft Order Code
QBI
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout Testing
    Reference Laboratory
    Quest #70132
    Section
    Sendout Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in a green top tube. Spin, aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube, and freeze within 1 hour of collection. Send to Specimen Processing frozen.

    Special Handling

    Must be spun and frozen within 1 hour of collection

    Normal Volume

    2 mL plasma

    Minimum Volume

    1 mL plasma

    Storage Temperature
    STRICT FROZEN
    Rejection Criteria
    Hemolysis • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Quest Nichols Institute- San Juan Capistrano

    Billing
    CPT Code
    82261
    LOINC
    1982-8
    NY State Approved
    No