Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Carotene, Total

Test Includes:

This test includes Total Carotene

Collection Alert:

Protect from light by wrapping tubes in foil immediately after collection.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB702

Primary Container:

GOLD SST

Alternate Containers:

RED

Minimum Collection Volume:

1 mL serum

Test Resources:

General Laboratory Requisition – 21302 write test name under “Additional Tests”

Patient Instructions: Fasting Tests

Processing:

Centrifuge and aliquot serum. Protect from light by using amber aliquot tube and lid, or wrap tubes in foil.

Transportation:

Transport frozen

Testing Schedule:

Batched - test performed within 2 weeks of receipt

Reference Interval:

1.0 - 5.0 µmol/L

Testing Area:

Special Chemistry

Performing Site:

University of Alberta Hospital

Additional Test Information:

This test is performed by Edmonton Special Chemistry.

Fasting specimen preferred (minimum 10 hours) with no alcohol or nutritional supplements within 24 hours.
Just before next feed for newborns

Last Updated On:

Wednesday, August 9, 2023