Beta-Carotene
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
CARO |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics
Patient must be fasting.
Protect from light by wrapping tubes in foil. |
| Specimen Handling |
PSC: Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC.
RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC.
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| Additional Information |
Patient must be fasting (>10 hours) with no alcohol or nutritional supplements within 24 hours. |
| Testing Location |
Analytical Toxicology |
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| Testing Frequency |
Biweekly |
| Alternate Name(s) |
Carotene |
| Reference Interval |
0.9 - 3.7 mmol/L |
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