- YCAR
Carotene
Specimen:
Test Code
YCAR
Specimen Name
Carotene
Collect
1-SST
Also acceptable Plain Red Top
Also acceptable Plain Red Top
Submit
3 mLs (Min: 1.1 mLs) Serum Light Protected and Frozen
Special Handling
CRITICAL: Protect from light immediately after collection and during storage and shipment. Transfer 3 mL serum to amber transport tube.
Rejection Criteria
Any specimen other than serum. Refrigerated or room temperature specimens. Hemolyzed or icteric specimens.
Stability
Ambient Unacceptable; Refrigerated 4 hours; Frozen 1 month
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Monday/Thursday/Saturday
Reported
3-6 days
CPT Codes
- 82380
Components
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Additional Information
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