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Order Code LABBIOTS Biotinidase, Serum

Reporting Name

Biotinidase, S

Useful For

Preferred test for the diagnosis of biotinidase deficiency

 

Follow-up testing for certain organic acidurias

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Ordering Guidance


Molecular testing is available, see BTDZ / Biotinidase Deficiency, BTD Full Gene Analysis, Varies.

 

If measurement of biotin concentration is requested, order BIOTN / Biotin, Serum.



Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge immediately and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Frozen (preferred) 21 days
  Refrigerated  5 days

Reference Values

3.5-13.8 U/L

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

CPT Code Information

82261

Genetics Test Information

Preferred test to rule out biotinidase deficiency.

Method Description

Biotinidase activity is determined colorimetrically by measuring p-aminobenzoate liberation from N-biotinyl-p-aminobenzoate at 546 nm. Activity is determined from a standard curve of p-aminobenzoic acid. Modified Sigma substrate is used.(Wolf B, Grier RE, Allen RJ, et al. Biotinidase deficiency: the enzymatic defect in late-onset carboxylase deficiency. Clin Chim Acta. 1983;131(3):273-281; Cowan T, Pasquali M. Laboratory investigations of inborn errors of metabolism. In: Sarafoglou K, Hoffman GF, Roth KS, eds. Pediatric Endocrinology and Inborn Errors of Metabolism. 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill; 2017:1139-1158)

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Method Name

Colorimetric

Forms

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602)

3. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.