Biotin interference in immunoassays mimicking subclinical Graves' disease and hyperestrogenism: a case series

Clin Chem Lab Med. 2017 May 1;55(6):e99-e103. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2016-0628.
No abstract available

Keywords: Graves’ disease; analytical interference; biotin; hyperestrogenism; immunoassay.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antibodies / immunology
  • Antibodies / metabolism
  • Biotin / chemistry
  • Biotin / metabolism*
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Estradiol / blood*
  • Female
  • Graves Disease / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Immunoassay / standards*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Receptors, Thyrotropin / immunology
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antibodies
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Receptors, Thyrotropin
  • Estradiol
  • Biotin