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HelpTest Code CAROTN Carotene Total
Additional Codes
80055
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
CPT
82380
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST Foil
Collection Volume
6.0 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.5 mL
Collection Instructions
CRITICAL: Protect from light immediately after collection and during storage and shipment.
Transport
Aliquoted and frozen within 4 hours. Refrigerated under 4 hours
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed or icteric specimens.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 1 month
Turn Around Time
2-5 days
Lab Department
Referred Testing
EPIC Code
LAB702
Acceptable Collection Container
R-NoGel Foil
Testing Volume
0.6 mL
Patient Preparation
Fasting specimens preferred.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday, Saturday
STAT Availability
No.
LOINC
2053-7
Alias
Carotene