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Enzyme Biotinidase Def, Serum

Test Code
402362


CPT Codes
82261

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
1mL


Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 30 minutes of venipuncture. Transfer specimen to plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.


Transport Container
Red-top tube


Transport Temperature
FREEZE


Specimen Stability
1 month


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; thawed specimen


Methodology
Determination of enzyme activity with biotin-4-aminobenzoic acid.

Setup Schedule
As needed on 1st shift




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.