Biotin (vitamin B7 or H) is one of the B-group vitamins. It plays role in the fat metabolism, the use of carbohydrates and amino acids. If there is a hereditary absence of biotinidase, the metabolism of an essential metabolic substance called biotin alters and this leads to various metabolic disturbances.
Interpretation:Biotinidase deficiency is critical. High blood levels of Biotin is excreted in urine because its solubility in water. Since the lack of biotinidase enzyme is hereditary, it may be observed in a few days after birth. Symptoms include decreased muscle tension, optical atrophy, hearing loss, imbalance and hair and skin rashes If not treated, it may cause serious health consequences even coma. It is considered low in blood when it is less than 10.
Sample: Arm venous blood. Nonfasting
Working day: Wednesday
Result Time: Next day at 6 PM
