Test directory: Carotene

Ordering Code 250
Test Name Carotene
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions Protect from light
Fasting recommended, but not required
Handling Instructions Separate and freeze immediately
Submit aliquot specimen in an Amber Transport Tube (or aliquot tube that is wrapped in foil to protect from light).
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 6 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria Ambient, Not protected from light
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 6 Days
Methodology High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Carotene ALL See report.