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Test ID: BIOT
Biotinidase, Blood

Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011

9359

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Preferred test for diagnosing biotinidase deficiency

 

Follow-up testing for certain organic acidurias

Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct test or proper submission of the test request

Preferred test to rule out biotinidase deficiency.  

Second tier molecular testing is available.

Please see BTDMS/89012 Biotinidase Deficiency, BTD Full Gene Analysis

for specimen requirements.

Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Colorimetric

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

Biotinidase, B

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Biotin-amide amidohydrolase