Carotene, Beta
Alternate Names
001529 LC
SoftLab Order Code
CAROT
Epic Order Name
CAROTENE, BETA, REF LAB LC 001529
Epic Order ID
LAB702
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST -(Gold Top Serum Separator Tube) Protect from light
Alternative Collection Container
RST (Orange top Serum Separator tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
1.5 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Not protected from light
Patient Preparation
Patient should fast for 12 hours and abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection.
Instructions
Tube must be wrapped in foil or other substance that light cannot penetrate After centrifugation, tube and subsequent aliquot must be protected from light.