Days Set Up
Varies; test set up once per week.
Analytic Time

5 - 7 days; contact MLabs Client Services Center or Pediatric Geneticist on Call if assay is needed on an urgent basis.

MiChart Code
Biotinidase Level
Soft Order Code
BI

Test Updated:

Synonyms

PGLABEL
Generic Peds Genetics Test
BI
BIOTINIDASE PLASMA
BIOCH GEN REPORT
BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS REPORT
Biotinidase Plasma Shadow
BIS

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Colorimetric

Test Usage

Diagnosis of biotinidase deficiency.

Reference Range

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

Collection Onsite

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.

Collection Offsite

Collect specimen in a green top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze within 4 hours of collection.

Normal Volume
2 mL plasma
Minimum Volume
1 mL plasma

Billing Information

CPT Code
82261
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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