Referred Tests
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Test ID: BIOTN
Biotin, Serum
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Measurement of biotin in serum
Assessment of biotin concentrations in individuals taking biotin supplements
Investigation of unexpected results from immunoassays that utilize biotin-streptavidin detection methods
This test is not useful as a screen for biotinidase deficiency.
Highlights
Serum biotin is usually at relatively low endogenous concentrations but can be found at high concentrations if vitamin and herbal supplements containing biotin are taken.
This test measures free biotin concentrations in serum and can be used to determine if a patient's high biotin concentrations are likely from biotin supplementation or treatment.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Stable Isotope Dilution Analysis
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Biotin, S
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Vitamin B7
Vitamin H
Vitamin H