Biotinidase Enzyme Activity - University of Maryland
| Sunquest Code: | BIOTIN | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB4285 | Epic Name: | Biotinidase |
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur; results are reported within 5-10 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | A sample from unrelated control drawn and processed at the same time must accompany the patient sample. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 20 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect a sample from an unrelated donor at the same time as the patient sample. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Sample sent without control sample. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 10 mL, 1 mL minimum. Store sample and unrelated control in freezer. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship both sample and control overnight on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (University of Maryland, Biochemical Genetics Lab) |
| Referral Lab number: | 82261 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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