Biotinidase, Serum (with Paired Normal Control)
| CPT Code(s): | 82261 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:A control specimen needs to be sent with the patient specimen. The control specimen needs to be drawn from a normal, healthy individual who is not biologically related to the patient. Collect control specimen within 30 minutes of patient specimen. Collect:Plain red or serum separator tube (patient) AND plain red serum separator tube (control). Specimen Preparation:Separate serum from cells and freeze ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum (patient) AND 2 mL serum (control) to individual RDL Standard Transport Tubes. (Min: 0.2 mL (patient) AND 0.2 mL (control)). Label control tube as "Control for [patient name]". Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Ship patient and control specimens together. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 1 hour; Frozen: 1 month |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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