CAROTENE, BETA
| Synonyms: | Carotene; Beta Carotene; b Carotene |
| Computer Code: | (RCARO) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red or gold top tube). Protect from light. Patients must fast a minimum of eight hours. Patients should avoid foods containing carotene for 48 hours (24 hours for patients younger than six months of age). |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Protect from light. Min 1.2 mL serum. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82380 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |