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Carotene 311X

Test Code
CAROT


Alias/See Also
CAROT


CPT Codes
82380

Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum - protected from light


Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is required

Minimum Volume
1


Instructions
Protect specimen from light. Send specimen in an amber tube.


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
R


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Room temperature • Not protected from light (room temperature and refrigerated)


Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 3-4 days


Reference Range
0-8 months Not established
9 months-6 years 5-80 mcg/dL
7-17 years 9-190 mcg/dL
   
Males ≥18 years 4-51 mcg/dL
Females ≥18 years 6-77 mcg/dL


Clinical Significance
Beta Carotene, a fat soluble nutrient, is a precursor to vitamin A. Deficiencies may lead to vitamin A deficiency. Excessive vitamin A intake may lead to headaches, loss of appetite, nausea and diarrhea, skin changes, and potential birth defects.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



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