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Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Serum
Test ID: VITB7 S
Test
Method
Bioassay
Specimens
Test Version
10-Dec-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and submit specimen protected from light.
Separate and freeze within 30 minutes. Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Additional Stability Information
If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Gross |
|---|---|
| Lipemia | Present |
| Specimen | Samples other than serum or not frozen or not protected from light |
Test Version
10-Dec-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Bioassay
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B7 (Biotin) | pg/mL |
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Test Version
10-Dec-2019
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VITB7 S | 63149BIOTIN (VITAMIN B7) | pg/mL |
Test Version
10-Dec-2019