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

Reject if mild or gross haemolysis

Test Adds

Stable refrigerated for 14 days, as long as separated and stored correctly.

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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