High doses of biotin can interfere with laboratory tests, particularly immunoassays, leading to falsely elevated or decreased results that may result in misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment.
High doses of biotin, a water-soluble vitamin also known as Vitamin B7, can interfere with certain laboratory tests, particularly immunoassays. This interference can lead to falsely elevated or falsely decreased results for analytes such as hormone levels (e.g., thyroid hormones), cardiac markers (e.g., troponin), and other important substances measured in clinical laboratories. These inaccurate results can potentially cause misdiagnosis, inappropriate treatment, or delayed diagnosis. The mechanism of interference typically involves biotin binding to assay reagents, thereby affecting the accuracy of the test. The extent of interference is dependent on the specific assay used, the dosage of biotin consumed by the individual, and the individual's unique biotin metabolism.
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Severity
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1 ingredient
Associated Ingredients
Biotin
Biotin (vitamin B7) is essential for metabolism and energy, but deficiency is rare; high doses may i...
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