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Vitamin B7

Order Code
070097
CPT
84591
Test Details
Synonyms

Vitamin H, Biotin

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Biotin level. Often checked in metabolic evaluations.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

DO NOT use GEL BARRIER tube OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days
Refrigerated 3 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
070097
CPT
84591
Test Details
Synonyms

Vitamin H, Biotin

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Biotin level. Often checked in metabolic evaluations.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

DO NOT use GEL BARRIER tube OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days
Refrigerated 3 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3