Carotene (Beta Carotene)

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CARO

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7410

Synonyms

Beta Carotene

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Minimum volume:
Adult : 10 mL (2 x Plain tubes)
Paediatric : 2 mL

Collection instructions:
Protect the sample from the light

Laboratory instruction:
Protect sample from light. Separate, store and transport at 2-8'C.

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Separate serum within 4 hours of collection

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