Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC55397Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Vitamin B7
Also known as: Biotin
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Measurement of vitamin B7 level
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test was developed and performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, users should interpret results with caution and consider the entire clinical picture when making diagnostic decisions.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Vitamin B7
AnalyteVitamin B7 Level
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 1980-2 - Biotin SerPl-mCnc
Result Codes
- 1980-2 - Biotin SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
2-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red-top tube
Collection Instructions
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Include the patient's age on the test request form.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Gel-barrier tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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