Test Id : FCATB
Carotene, Beta
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Confirming the diagnosis of carotenoderma
Detecting fat malabsorption
Depressed carotene levels may be found in cases of steatorrhea.
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)
NY State Available
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Reporting Name
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Aliases
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Beta Carotene
Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Serum
Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Patient Preparation:
1. Patient must be fasting overnight (12 hours). Blood should be collected before breakfast in the morning and prior to any medication.
2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen collection.
3. For patients younger than six months, draw prior to their next feeding.
Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a serum gel tube or plain red-top tube.
2. Within 1 hour of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 0.7 mL of serum into an amber vial to protect from light.
3. Ship ambient
Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.
0.4 mL; Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis: | Reject |
| Thawing: | Cold OK; Warm OK |
| Specimen not protected from light Specimen other than serum | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Ambient (preferred) | 14 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
| Refrigerated | 14 days | LIGHT PROTECTED | |
| Frozen | 14 days | LIGHT PROTECTED |
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Confirming the diagnosis of carotenoderma
Detecting fat malabsorption
Depressed carotene levels may be found in cases of steatorrhea.
Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
3-91 ug/dL
Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
High levels are useful to rule out steatorrhea but lower values lack specificity. There is poor sensitivity. High levels are found in the serum of individuals ingesting large amounts of vegetables.
PDF Report
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Day(s) Performed
Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
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Performing Laboratory Location
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CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
82380
LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.
| Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCATB | Carotene, Beta | 2053-7 |
| Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
|
|---|---|---|
| FCATB | Carotene, Beta | 2053-7 |