5 - 7 days; contact MLabs Client Services Center or Pediatric Geneticist on Call if assay is needed on an urgent basis.
Test Updated:
PGLABEL
Generic Peds Genetics Test
BI
BIOTINIDASE PLASMA
BIOCH GEN REPORT
BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS REPORT
Biotinidase Plasma Shadow
BIS
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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.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in a green top tube. Send intact specimen to laboratory within 1 hour or centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze within 4 hours of collection. Sites without the ability to centrifuge samples should contact the laboratory at 734-615-2330 for approval and additional instructions.
Collect specimen in a green top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze within 4 hours of collection.