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Biotinidase
Alternate test name
Biotinidase Deficiency
Lab area
Clinical Biochemistry - Metabolic Diseases
Method and equipment
Activity measured spectrophotometrically using N-biotinyl-p-aminobenzoate substrate.
Expected turn-around time
Routine: 3 weeks
Newborn screen samples: 7 days
Specimen type
Plasma or Serum
Specimen requirements
0.5 mL of plasma (Green Top Sodium or Lithium Heparin Tube) or Serum (Red Top Serum Tube).
Storage and transportation
Store at -20°C and transport frozen on dry ice.
Special requirements
Separate and freeze within 1 hour of collection.
Shipping information
The Hospital for Sick Children
Rapid Response Laboratory
555 University Avenue, Room 3642
Toronto, ON
Canada
M5G 1X8
Phone: 416-813-7200
Toll Free: 1-855-381-3212
Hours: 7 days/week, 24 hours/day
Requisition
Background and clinical significance
Diagnosis of Biotinidase Deficiency
Disease condition
Biotinidase Deficiency
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Customer Service
Toll Free: 1-855-381-3212
Local: 416-813-7200