Biotinidase Quantitative Serum
البيوتينيداز الكمي في المصل
Sample Type
🧪 Blood
Results In
⏱ 7-10 Days
Fasting
✅ Not Required
Parameters
📊 1
What is Biotinidase Quantitative Serum?
This test measures the amount of biotinidase enzyme in your blood serum. Biotinidase is essential for recycling biotin, a crucial vitamin (B7) needed for many metabolic processes in the body. Low levels can indicate a rare genetic disorder affecting biotin utilization.
Why is this test important?
The Biotinidase Quantitative Serum test is primarily used for newborn screening to detect biotinidase deficiency, a treatable genetic condition. Early diagnosis and biotin supplementation can prevent severe neurological and developmental problems. It can also be used to confirm the diagnosis in symptomatic individuals.
How to Prepare
No special preparation required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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