Carotene QCAROT

Method(s) High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Synonym Beta-Carotene
Specimen Required
Collect

One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. Protected from light.

Transport

2 mL serum refrigerated and protected from light (Min: 0.7 mL).

* Collection Instructions *

  • Separate from cells as soon as possible after clotting.
  • Send serum in an amber tube.
  • If an amber tube is not available, wrap tube in aluminum foil to protect from light.
Remarks

Patient Preparation: Overnight fasting is required

Stability

Ambient: 72 hours

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 30 days

Unacceptable Conditions
  • Received room temperature
  • Received not protected from light (room temperature or refrigerated)
Schedule Mon-Sat: Report available: 5-7 days
CPTCode 82380
Notes Performing Laboratory-Quest Diagnostics-Chantilly VA
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval
 
0-8 monthsNot established
9 months-6 years5-80 mcg/dL
7-17 years9-190 mcg/dL
Males - Greater than or equal to 18 years4-51 mcg/dL
Females - Greater than or equal to 18 years6-77 mcg/dL
No Appointment Necessary
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