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Carotenes

Alternative Names:beta Carotenes
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:Suggest Vitamin A
Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SST
Adults Volume or Mass:5 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:2 mL
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Protect from Light
Assay Frequency:Weekly
MBS Rebatable:Yes
MBS Item No.:66605
Additional Notes:

Reduced in malabsorption. Raised in hypothyroidism, hypercarotenaemia, anorexia nervosa.