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82261 Assay of biotinidase

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: biotinidase assay, biotin deficiency test, metabolic screening

Enzymatic assay measuring biotinidase activity in serum or dried blood spot to screen for biotinidase deficiency.

Clinical Context

Screens for biotinidase deficiency causing neurological impairment and hearing loss; detected on newborn screening.

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Specialties

PathologyGeneticsPediatrics

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