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