Carotene, Plasma (Plasma / Serum)

Department

Lipids/Trace Metals

Delphic Registration Code

CARO

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

3449

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 measurable 1 mL Plasma or Serum. 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

$31.32 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3449

Additional Costing Information

Protect the separated serum from the light by wrapping the tube with foil or dark paper.

Samples not protected from light are unacceptable.

Contact Information

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