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
Soft Order Code
QBI
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Quest #70132
    Section
    Special 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