Test 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 |