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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Beta Carotene. Provitamin A
Performed: Varies, batched 2 times per week
Turn Around Time: 5-9 days
CPT Codes: 82380
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: Patient must be fasting overnight (12 hours) and should abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection.
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Beta-Carotene
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Carotene |
HLPC |
|
> or = 18 years |
2.3 |
65 |
ug/dL |
Carotene |
HPLC |
|
< 18 years |
not established |
|
ug/dL |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Red no Gel, 6mL |
|
|
Patient must be fasting (12 hours). Deliver within 2 hours of collection |
Room Temperature |
Transport refrigerated serum aliquot specimen. |