Beta-Carotene

Test information: Useful in patients (mainly children) who ingest large quantities of carotenoid rich processed food e.g. carrot puree in baby foods, coloured fruit drinks, and can appear jaundiced due to carotenoid deposition in the skin (carotenodermia).

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

See the report.

UKAS number

8407

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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