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HelpTest ID FBIOT Vitamin B7, H (Biotin)
Specimen Required
Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL of serum into an amber vial to protect from light.
2. Send frozen.
Reporting Name
Biotin (Vitamin B7)Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Report Available
4 to 12 daysPerforming Laboratory
BioAgilytix DiagnosticsLOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FBIOT | Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1980-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z2042 | Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1980-2 |
Day(s) Performed
Varies, 2 days per week
Test Classification
The performance characteristics of the listed assay was validated by BioAgilytix Diagnostics. The US FDA has not approved or cleared this test. The results of this assay can be used for clinical diagnosis without FDA approval. BioAgilytix Diagnostics is a CLIA certified, CAP accredited laboratory for performing high complexity assays such as this one.CPT Code Information
84591
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 1 mL
Reference Values
<12 yrs: 100.0-2460.2 pg/mL
≥12 yrs: 221.0-3004.0 pg/mL
Method Name
Microbiological Assay