This FAQ is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. A clinician’s test selection and interpretation, diagnosis, and patient management decisions should be based on his/her education, clinical expertise, and assessment of the patient.
References
- https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-HealthProfessional/#h2 (accessed March 12, 2018).
- Holmes EW, Samarasinghe S, Emanuele MA, et al. Biotin interference in clinical immunoassays: a cause for concern. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2017;141:1459-1460.
- US Food and Drug Administration. Biotin (Vitamin B7): Safety Communication – May Interfere with Lab Tests. USA FDA website. Accessed March 6, 2018.