Test Codes 402, 466, 467, 478, 498, 501, 508, 512, 555, 556, 873, 4021, 4848, 5081, 7065, 8837, 11188, 15561, 16322, 17406, 19584, 30278, 30664, 30740, 34445, 34483, 35202, 36504, 37386

References

  1. Biotin: fact sheet for health professionals. National Institute of Health. Updated March 29, 2021. Accessed November 16, 2021. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-HealthProfessional/#h2
  2. Holmes EW, Samarasinghe S, Emanuele MA, et al. Biotin interference in clinical immunoassays: a cause for concern. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2017;141(11):1459-1460. doi:10.5858/arpa.2017-0107-LE 
  3. Testing for biotin interface in vitro diagnostic devices: guidance for industry. US Food and Drug Administration. Updated June 11, 2021. Accessed November 16, 2021. https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/testing-biotin-interference-in-vitro-diagnostic-devices

 

This FAQ is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Test selection and interpretation, diagnosis, and patient management decisions should be based on the physician’s education, clinical expertise, and assessment of the patient.


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