Carotene (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

SENDAWAYS - Chromatography

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MSN

Test Code (Numeric Code)

9932

Synonyms

Beta carotene, b-carotene, total carotenoids

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Plain(Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Requests are vetted by an ADHB chemical pathologist, and justified requests are referred to Canterbury Health Labs (CHL) for Total carotenoids

Specimen Collection
Protect samples from the light by wrapping the tube with foil or dark paper .

Laboratory Notes:

Specimen collection:
Pre-Testing Requirements: Nil
Patient Specimen: Blood 5mL Plain tube. Protect from light.
Paediatric Specimen: Blood 2mL Plain tube. Protect from light.
Sample Delivery to Lab: Ambient - protect from light

Instructions for Referral to CHL:

Aliquot Instructions: Minimum 1 mL serum. Protect from light. Store in Fridge
Aliquot Transport to CHL: Fridge

Specimen Transport Instructions for Referring Laboratories to LabPlus:

Aliquot Instructions: Minimum 1 mL serum. Protect from light. Store in Fridge
Aliquot Transport to LabPlus: Fridge

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