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XBIOT
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.
Method Name
Microbiological Assay
Reporting Name
Biotin (Vitamin B7)Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Specimen not protected from light | Reject |
Reference Values
Pediatric Normal <12 yrs: 100.0-2460.2 pg/mL
Adults Normal >or=12 yrs: 221.0-3004.0 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Varies, 2 days per week
Report Available
4 to 12 daysPerforming Laboratory
BioAgilytix DiagnosticsTest 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
LOINC 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 |