BIOTINIDASE
Multiple Carboxlylase Deficiency
BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Description:

Biotinidase cleaves the biotin group from the natural substrate, biocytin. This assay utilizes a synthetic substrate, N-biotinyl-p-aminobenzoic acid. The enzyme cleaves the biotin group off to liberate free p-aminobenzoic acid which is quantified colorimetrically.

Specimen Requirements:

Send 3-5 ml of serum. Ship the specimen on dry ice by overnight carrier. Specimen must be received within 24 hours of collection.

Normal Range:

Serum: 4.2-13.0 nmol/min/ml

Turnaround Time:

7 days

CPT Codes and Prices:

82261

Shipping Information

Forms:

>> Biochemical Requisition

Test Codes:

4555