Vitamin B7, H (biotin) (Vitamin B7, Biotin)
The test determines the level of vitamin B7 (biotin) in blood serum - a water-soluble vitamin participating in fat, carbohydrate, and amino acid metabolism. Biotin plays a key role in maintaining healthy skin, hair, and nails, as well as in nervous system function. The study detects biotin deficiency, which can develop with GI diseases, prolonged antibiotic use, strict diets, and unbalanced diet.
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Draw blood fasting
- Avoid intense physical activity 24 hours before
Medications:
If possible, discontinue vitamin preparations and complexes 24-48 hours before
If discontinuation is not possible, indicate medications taken
- Hair loss and nail brittleness
- Skin rashes
- Chronic fatigue
- Metabolic disorders
- GI tract diseases
Recommended for testing with:
- General practitioner - for vitamin status assessment
- Dermatologist - for skin, hair, and nail problems
- Gastroenterologist - for absorption disorders
- Endocrinologist - for metabolic disorders
Low biotin - vitamin B7 deficiency - possible hair, nail, and skin problems
Normal level - sufficient vitamin B7 supply
Elevated level - more often associated with vitamin preparation intake
Important: Deficiency correction regimens determined by physician.
