Test Overview
Colorimetric
Diagnosis of biotinidase deficiency.
4.21-8.98 nmol/min/ml
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
A diet high in biotin may cause a patient to present a normal clinical presentation even though the biotinidase level is low. A low biotinidase should always be confirmed with a second sample. Sulfa drugs may interfere with this assay.
Test Details
5 - 10 days; contact MLabs Client Services Center or Pediatric Geneticist on Call if assay is needed on an urgent basis.
- PGLABEL
- Generic Peds Genetics Test
- BI
- BIOTINIDASE PLASMA
- BIOCH GEN REPORT
- BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS REPORT
- Biotinidase Plasma Shadow
- BIS
STAT analysis must be approved by Pediatric Geneticist on Call.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in a green top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze within 4 hours of collection.
Additional Information
Test may include medical geneticist interpretation of results at an additional charge. By ordering this test, the clinician acknowledges that a physician interpretation will be performed and billed as a separate additional charge if indicated.