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Specimen Required
Patient Preparation:
1. Fasting: 12 hours, required
a. Blood should be collected before breakfast in the morning and prior to receiving any medication
b. Infants younger than 6 months, collect specimen before next feeding.
2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen collection.
Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 1 hour of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 0.7 mL of serum into an amber vial to protect from light.
2. Ship ambient.
Reporting Name
Carotene, BetaSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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 |
Report Available
5 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonLOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCATB | Carotene, Beta | 2053-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCATB | Carotene, Beta | 2053-7 |
Useful For
Confirming the diagnosis of carotenoderma
Detecting fat malabsorption
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
CPT Code Information
82380
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Reference Values
3-91 ug/dL
Method Name
High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)