Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
BIOTINIDASE
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1854 Geisinger Epic ID: 42012SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Preferred collection container:
Alternate collection container:
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
4 mL green/green-top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen required:
2 mL serum (preferred) or plasma, frozen.
Special notes:
Send to Referred Testing immediately as sample must be processed within 1 hour.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Separate serum/plasma within 1 hour of collection.
Transport temperature:
Frozen.
Specimen stability:
30 days.
Rejection criteria:
Stability limits exceeded. Specimen not frozen.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
82261
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Methodology:
Enzymatic
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms:
Quest test code 70132, BIOT
Clinical significance:
Review Date:
12/16/2024 Detect biotinidase deficiency.
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