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Beta-Carotene

Tube Type = Red Top

Tube Type

Synonym: Carotene

Test ID LAB6004
EPIC Order BETA CAROTENE
CPT Code(s) 82380
Group/Individual    Test Individual
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood/Red plain tube/Gold SST also acceptable; Protect from light; See Comments
Micro: 1.5 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - LabCorp
Turnaround Time 6-12 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • Protect from light within 1 hour of collection.
  • Fasting for at least 12 hours; No vitamin supplements or alcohol consumed for 24 hours before specimen collection.
  • For those younger than 6 months, draw prior to next feeding.

Reviewed by J. Carr on October 31, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514