Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Biotinidase
Biotinidase
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Biotinidase |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | BIO |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Brown clotted serum, gel barrier |
| Clinical Indication | Investigation of biotinidase deficiency. Clinical features may include metabolic acidosis, hypotonia, ataxia, seizures, intellectual disability, skin rashes, hair loss and immune deficiency. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.2mL |
| Special Precautions | Ideally sample should be centrifuged and frozen within 2 hours of collection |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 37 days |
| Laboratory | St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 5806 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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