Biotin Affects on Lab Work

[GreenMachineX]

I recently read some discussion by Chris Masterjohn about the effects of biotin on testosterone, b12 and some other levels. Has anyone looked into this? Does it really effect results to a noticeable degree? I've been getting blood work done for 7 years while taking the amount in my multi the entire time. Anyone have any thoughts or experience here?

 

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Biotin Interference

ARUP’s CommitmentOn November 28, 2017, the FDA issued a Safety Communication warning that “Biotin May Interfere with Lab Tests.”ARUP sent an announcement to clients regarding the original FDA Safety Communication warning on December 6, 2017. ARUP has also identified the tests that can...

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https://biotinfacts.roche.com/content/dam/diagnostics_microsites/biotinfacts/us/en/downloads/Physician-Biotin-Fact-Sheet.pdf

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Biotin only interferes with tests that use ECLIA, not LC/MS.

Impact of Biotin Supplementation on Endocrine Lab and Clinical Diagnosis

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Sense and nonsense concerning biotin interference in laboratory tests

Sense and nonsense concerning biotin interference in laboratory tests (2020) Alena Moerman & Joris R. Delanghe ABSTRACT Introduction: Biotin supplementation (mainly OTC preparations) has gained popularity. There are concerns about biotin interference in immunoassays and potential...

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