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Additional Codes
SQ code CAROTM
Mayo code FCARO
Reporting Name
Carotene, BetaSpecimen Type
SerumPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonUseful For
Confirm the diagnosis of carotenoderma; detect fat malabsorption; depressed carotene levels may be found in cases of steatorrhea.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (Amber) (T915)
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red
Specimen Volume:1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). (Serum gel tube is acceptable.)
Spin Down and send 1 mL of serum ambient in an amber vial to protect from light.
Note:
1. Protect from light within 1 hour of collection.
2. Patient must be fasting overnight (12 hours). Blood should be collected before breakfast in the morning and prior to any medication.
3. Abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Ambient (preferred) | 14 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
| Frozen | 14 days | LIGHT PROTECTED | |
| Refrigerated | 14 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Reference Values
3 - 91 ug/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
CPT Code Information
82380
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCARO | Carotene, Beta | 2053-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCARO | Carotene, Beta | 2053-7 |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis: | Mild reject; Gross reject |
| Thawing: | Warm OK; Cold OK |
| Other: | Specimen other than serum Red or SST, or if not light protected. |
Method Name
High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)