UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
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MISC / RMISC
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Link: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/2003184.jsp
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This test is not intended as a screening test for patients with biotinidase deficiency or as a follow up of an abnormal newborn screen for biotinidase deficiency.
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Specimen Requirements
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After serum is separated from cells, protect serum from light using ARUP amber transport tube or wrap vial in foil. Freeze immediately.
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Transport frozen specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) on dry ice.
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Interpretation
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Vitamin H
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