BIOTINIDASE DEFICIENCY

Synonyms: Enzyme Biotinidase Deficiency; Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Late Onset
Computer Code: (RBITI)
Specimen Collection: 5 mL (red top tube). Sample must be immediately hand delivered to Special Chemistry. Serum must be removed within 30 minutes of collection.
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze. Must separate serum from cells within 30 minutes of collection. Min. 1 mL serum.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 5 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82261
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII