beta(β)-carotene
Not routinely available. Requests should be discussed with the Duty Biochemist: 0113 39 26922 (option 2).
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0265 |
| Additional Information | Heparin tubes also acceptable. Protect from light and send to laboratory immediately. |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by St Helier Hospital: 21 days. |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: St Helier hospital.) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Minimum Volume: 0.6mL. PROTECT SAMPLE FROM LIGHT and send to laboratory immediately. Instructions to lab: Centrifuge, separate and store at -20 degrees IMMEDIATELY. When booking in, please note whether sample was protected from light in specimen comment. Contact lab at St. Helier prior to sending sample. Send by courier on dry ice. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | 0.19 - 1.58 umol/L |
| Units | umol/L |
| Telepath | BCAR1R & SA1R |
