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Biotinidase (Guthrie Card)
Alternate Names
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Biotin-Amide Amidohydrolase, Biotinase |
Test Code
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MISCSO |
Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
Specimen Type
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Blood |
Container Type
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Guthrie (Newborn Screening) Card |
Medicare Rebate
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No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf |
Out of Pocket Costs
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Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $120.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost. |
Ordering Information
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All requests must be accompanied by a completed request form giving full clinical details and current drug therapy. |
Collection Instructions
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Please collect 1 x Guthrie (Newborn Screening) card
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store ambient at room temperature |
Testing Frequency
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As Required |
Min Test Volume
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None |
Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
Container ID
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GUT |
CSR Instructions
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Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
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Biochemical Genetics, The Children's Hospital Westmead |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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