Carotene
Test Mnemonic
CAROT
CPT Codes
- 82380 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2053-7
Aliases
- Beta Carotene
- Carotene, Serum Total
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | CRITICAL: 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 |
|---|---|
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 month |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 4 hours |
| Ambient | After 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 |
| Normal | 60 - 200 | ug/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.