Carotene, Plasma (Plasma / Serum)

Department

Lipids/Trace Metals

Delphic Registration Code

CARO

Laboratory Handling

Separating

Separate serum within 4 hours of collection. Aliquot to Lipids / Trace Metals- Fridge. Protect the separated serum from the light by wrapping the tube with foil. At least 1.5ml of sample is required.

Laboratory

Gross/mild haemolysis reject, gross lipemia OK, gross icterus OK

Test Adds

Refrigerated 14 days light protected, frozen 14 days light protected

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

3442

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Additional Specimen Information

Protect from light.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

1

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

A minimum of 1.5 mL Plasma or Serum is required for analysis. Protect from light. Light sensitive, protect in dark tube. Fridge

Reference Intervals

1.5 – 3.0 umol/L. Used for the evaluation of malabsorption

Test Method

Extraction, spectrophotometric

Non-Funded Test Cost

$33.2 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3449

Additional Costing Information

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Samples not protected from light are unacceptable.

Contact Information

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