Methodology
Spectrophotmetry
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Stanford Biochemical Genetics
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
7-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.5-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Serum separator tube (SST) or plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube (PST) is also acceptable. Physician or NBS Program will provide patient or Outpatient Lab the Stanford Biotinidase Deficiency Confirmatory Test requisition to submit with the specimen to send outs in the main lab.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: <2 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: ONLY
Rejection Criteria
Room temp >2 Hours
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.6 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cellls ASAP and freeze immdiately. CRITICAL FROZEN. Complete the Standford Biotinidase Deficiency Confirmatory Testing requisition and submit with serum or plasma frozen. Send Monday-Thursday ONLY. No weekend or holiday delivery.
Comments
This is ONLY for Biotinidase Follow Up Newborn Screen. Requisition provided by physician. (No charge for this follow up test)
CPT Codes
82261
Revised
06-29-20