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Unit Code 9359:
Biotinidase, Blood

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 #89012 "Biotinidase Deficiency, BTD Full Gene Analysis"

for specimen requirements.

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

Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test

BIOT

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

Biotin-amide amidohydrolase

Soft-BIOT