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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Beta Carotene. Provitamin A
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Turn Around Time: 5-10 Days
CPT Codes: 82380
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: Patient must be fasting overnight (12 hours) and should abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection.
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Beta-Carotene
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
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Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Blood |
Red no Gel, 6mL |
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Patient must be fasting (12 hours). Deliver within 2 hours of collection |
Protect from light. Place serum in amber vial. |
Transport serum aliquot Refrigerated to the Logistics Laboratory. |