This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R).

It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

1. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
2. Plasma should be separated from blood cells as soon as possible
3. Aliquot into Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp)
4. Freeze within 24 hours of collection

Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp)

Frozen (strict) - 90 days

Ambient - NO

Refrigerated - NO

• Thawed specimens
• Non-EDTA plasma specimen
• EDTA plasma collected in glass

Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)

0−100 pg/mL