Biotinidase (Guthrie Card) Test | Austin Pathology

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Biotinidase (Guthrie Card)

Alternate Names	Biotin-Amide Amidohydrolase, Biotinase
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Guthrie (Newborn Screening) Card
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	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	All requests must be accompanied by a completed request form giving full clinical details and current drug therapy.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x Guthrie (Newborn Screening) card After collection, wrap Guthrie card in paper towel and staple to request form. Do not place Guthrie card in plastic specimen bag. Instead, send to laboratory in paper envelope.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	None
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	GUT
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemical Genetics, The Children's Hospital Westmead
Accredited Test	Yes

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Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)