Optimizing Accuracy of Laboratory Testing: Team-Based Strategies to Reduce Biotin Concerns
Physicians Rely on Accurate Laboratory Results
Emerging Problem of Biotin Interference in Immunoassays
Dietary Sources
Laboratory Errors Can Occur in the 3 Phases of the Testing Process
Sources of Analytical Error in Clinical Immunoassays
Biotin: Interference in Immunoassays
Non-Competitive Immunoassays
Competitive Immunoassays
Noncompetitive vs Competitive Immunoassay
Interference Example
UCDMC Endocrinology Population
UC Davis Thyroid Testing Population
Biotin in TSH and Troponin Testing
Biotin in TSH and Troponin Testing (cont)
Affected Laboratory Testing
High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Assay
UC Davis Summary
Key Point: Biotin Interference Is Preventable
Health History: Avoid Issues Later
Ask When Was Biotin Taken
Educate All Disciplines on Many Platforms
Multidisciplinary Team System Approaches
Key Takeaways: Clinicians' Responsibilities
Attention Emergency Medicine Clinicians
Rare But Be Aware
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