What lab test does biotin interfere with? Prior to the 2017 safety communication, the FDA had received a report that one patient taking high levels of biotin died following low troponin test results when a troponin test subject to biotin interference was used. The FDA is aware of people taking high levels of biotin that would interfere with lab tests.
Does taking biotin affect blood test results? Did You Know? Excess biotin in the blood from supplements can cause some, but not all, lab test results to be either falsely increased or falsely decreased, causing healthcare practitioners to misdiagnose and mistreat their patients.
How long should you stop taking biotin before blood tests? No Biotin before bloodwork