Biotinidase

Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
 

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Samples required

Lithium heparin blood (green cap, 6 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Samples must be separated promptly - please bring to lab immediately.

Test indications

Suspected biotinidase/ multiple carboxylase deficiency.

Reference range

3.9 - 18.9 nmol/mL/min

Turnaround time

Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 10 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results.

Enquiries

Biochemistry (Referrals)