Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

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Cambridge Biomed Research Group

Test is set up on Friday, every other week. Results are available 2 days after set up.


Test Code
VB7


CPT Codes
84591

Preferred Specimen
2mL Serum (R, red-top tube, no additive)
Minimum: 1mL


Instructions
Specimen Requirements: Foil wrap to protect from light.


Transport Container
Red top (no additive)


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated (cold packs): Unacceptable


Methodology
Bioassay

Reference Range
Accompanies report




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.