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HelpTest ID FCARO Carotene, Beta
Useful For
Confirm the diagnosis of carotenoderma; detect fat malabsorption; depressed carotene levels may be found in cases of steatorrhea.
Method Name
High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)
Reporting Name
Carotene, BetaSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Amber vial (T192)
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 (T192) to protect from light.
Note:
1. Protect from light within 1 hour of collection.
2. Patient must be fasting overnight (12 hours).
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) and Time(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonCPT 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 |