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Carotene
| Item |
Value |
| Approval req'd? |
No |
| Available Stat? |
No |
| Test code |
CARO |
| Performed by |
Quest |
| Sendout? |
Yes |
| Method |
HPLC |
| Patient Preparation |
An 8 hour fast before specimen collection is preferred |
| Collection Instructions |
Wrap tube in Aluminum foil to protect from light. |
| Container type |
Gold top |
| Amount to Collect |
2 mL blood |
| Sample type |
Serum |
| Preferred volume |
1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume |
0.5 mL serum |
| Processing notes |
Separate serum as soon as possible after clotting. Wrap tube in Aluminum foil to protect from light and refrigerate. Order Quest # 20537P. |
| Units |
µg/dL (mcg/dL) |
| Normal range |
| PEDIATRIC 9 mo-6 years |
< 48 µg/dL 7-17 years |
< 95 µg/dL |
|
≥ 18 year old Males |
4-51 µg/dL Females |
6-77 µg/dL |
|
| Turn around times |
Test run Monday-Friday. Turnaround time: 2-6 days. |
| Additional information |
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Quest Nichols Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
| LOINC code |
2053-7 |
| Last Updated |
10/2/2010 11:51:31 AM |
| Entry Number |
171 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667
