Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
Carotene, β carotene, carotenoids |
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
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Test information |
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Reference range |
0.19 - 0.89 µmol/L |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 16 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.