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Reporting Name
Biotin (Vitamin B7)Performing Laboratory
Cambridge Biomedical Inc.Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red or SST
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain, no additive red-top tube(s) or serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 2 mL serum frozen in amber vial (T192) to protect from light.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 14 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Reference Values
Pediatric <12 yrs: 100.0-2460.2 pg/mL
Adults >or=12 yrs: 221.0-3004.0 pg/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday
Test Classification
The performance characteristics of the listed assay were validated by Cambridge Biomedical Inc. The US FDA has not approved or cleared this test. The results of this assay can be used for clinical diagnosis without FDA approval. Cambridge Biomedical Inc. is a CLIA certified, CAP accredited laboratory for performing high complexity assays such as this one.CPT Code Information
84591
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FBIOT | Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 34398-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z2042 | Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 34398-8 |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Not light protected |
Method Name
Microbiological Assay