Biotin (Vitamin B7)

What it measures

• Biotin (Vitamin B7)LOINC 1980-2

Specimen

Specimen

2 mL frozen serum - protect from light

Minimum volume

1 mL

Container

Transport tube

Temperature

Frozen

Allow sample to clot for 30 minutes, spin at 3000 rpm for 10 minutes and transfer serum to a plastic amber vial. If amber vial is not available, wrap tube in aluminum foil to protect from light. Freeze within 30 minutes and send frozen.

Turnaround

Set up: Tues; Report available: 19 days

Billing

CPT 84591