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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