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Carotene, Serum Total
0080055
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Ordering Recommendation
Use to assess fat malabsorption.
Mnemonic
CARO
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Mon, Thu, Sat
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Fasting specimens preferred.
Collect
Serum Separator Tube (SST) or plain red.
Specimen Preparation
CRITICAL: Protect from light immediately after collection and during storage and shipment. Transfer 3 mL serum to ARUP Amber Transport Tube. (Min:0.6 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Any specimen other than serum. Refrigerated or room temperature specimens. Hemolyzed or icteric specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
60-200 µg/dL
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82380
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0080055 | Carotene Total | 2053-7 |
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Aliases
- Carotene
Carotene, Serum Total
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