VITB7
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3364
Synonyms:
Biotin
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Required Patient Info:
Include the patient's age on the test request form.
Container Type:
Plain red top or lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 3 days
Room temperature - 3 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed.
CPT Codes:
84591 - Vitamin B7 (EAP 30021039)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)