Carotene




Test Mnemonic

CAROT

CPT Codes

  • 82380 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

2053-7

Aliases

  • Beta Carotene
  • Carotene, Serum Total

Performing Laboratory

ARUP


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
3 mLSerumSST (Gold) FrozenCRITICAL: Protect specimen from light during collection, storage and shipment. Transfer 3 mL serum into amber transport tube. Separate specimens MUST be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Draw 2 tubes to ensure adequate volume.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.6 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
FrozenAfter separation from cells: 1 month
RefrigeratedAfter separation from cells: 4 hours
AmbientAfter separation from cells: Unacceptable

Days Performed

Mon, Thu, Sat

Turnaround Time

2 - 5 days

Methodology

Name Description
Spectrophotometry (S) 

Reference Range

Carotene
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Normal60 - 200ug/dL

Special Info

Patient Preparation: 12 hour fast prior to collection is preferred, but not required. CRITICAL: Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment, and use amber transport tubes. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Unacceptable conditions: Any specimen other than serum, hemolyzed or icteric specimens. This test is New York DOH approved.

Clinical Info

Use to assess fat malabsorption.