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Carotene (Blood)
Alternate Names
Beta Carotene
Test Code
VITA
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type
Blood
Container Type
Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate
Yes
Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information
Carotene testing is no longer routinely offered and has been superceded withVitamin Aas per the Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemists (AACB).
If this test is required specifically, contact the Chemical Pathologist on (03) 9496 5140 to discuss.
Collection Instructions
Please refer to collection instructions for Vitamin A
