Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
Order Name
Biotin
Test Number: 6906933
Revision Date 03/20/2023
Test Number: 6906933
Revision Date 03/20/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry | 1980-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Frozen |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing) Specimen Type: Red-top tube OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerate Specimen Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube and Freeze. Include patient's age on the test request form. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 3 days, Refrigerated : 3 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2 - 7 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 070097 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 070097 |
| CPT Code(s) | 84591 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |