Reference Interval:
α-Carotene: 9-101 µg/L
β-Carotene: 42-373 µg/L
Lutein: 50-250 µg/L
Zeaxanthin: 8-80 µg/L
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| Interpretive Data: |
Carotenoid concentrations may be decreased due to inadequate dietary fat consumption, intestinal parasitic infection or other malabsorption disorders; interactions from drugs such as cholestyramine, ethanol, weight-loss drugs, and fiber supplements; and kidney, liver, or pancreatic insufficiency. Carotenoid concentrations may be elevated due to hypothyroidism, hyperlipemia due to diabetes mellitus, myxedema, chronic nephritis, or vitamin supplementation.
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| CPT Code(s): |
82380
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Cross References: |
Alpha-carotene, Beta-carotene, Lutein, Zeaxanthin |
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