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Biomarkers · Chemical

Carotene

Also listed as
total calcium, serum calcium, ca, Carotene, Beta
Primary unit
ug/dL
LOINC codes
2053-7
Tests that measure Carotene
Labcorp 3, Quest Diagnostics 1

Tests

Check the catalog code, specimen, method and preparation for every test that measures Carotene. Select up to five tests to compare them side by side.

Labcorp 3 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Carotene, β 001529

    Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 6 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)
    Preparation
    Patient should fast for 12 hours and abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection. For those who are younger than six months, draw prior to next feeding. Blood should be collected before breakfast in the morning and prior to any medication.
    Collection
    Specimen should be free from hemolysis. Protect from light . Transfer specimen to amber plastic transport tube.
    Reference notes
    3−91 μg/dL
    Labcorp catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Vitamin A and Carotene 001750

    2 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 6 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Vitamin A: Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS); Carotene: High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with UV detection
    Preparation
    Patient should abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection. For those who are younger than six months, draw prior to next feeding. Blood should be collected before breakfast in the morning and prior to any medication.
    Collection
    Transfer specimens to separate amber plastic transport tubes. Beta carotene should be shipped in amber plastic transport tube with amber top.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Vitamin A, E, and β-Carotene Profile 144057

    4 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Beta Carotene: High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC); Vitamin A and E: Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
    Preparation
    Patient should abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection. For those who are younger than six months, draw prior to next feeding. Blood should be collected before breakfast in the morning and prior to any medication.
    Collection
    If red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Beta carotene should be shipped in amber plastic transport tube with amber top.
    Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 1 test

Single-analyte tests

  • Carotene 311

    Serum · Fasting required · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
    Preparation
    Overnight fasting is required
    Collection
    Separate from cells as soon as possible after clotting. Send serum in an amber tube. If an amber tube is not available, wrap tube in aluminum foil to protect from light.
    Reference notes
    0-8 months Not established 9 months-6 years 5-80 mcg/dL 7-17 years 9-190 mcg/dL Males ≥18 years 4-51 mcg/dL Females ≥18 years 6-77 mcg/dL
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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