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We routinely measure serum indices on our Roche Modular.
Recently a patient had an elevated index with a normal total bilirubin. Visually the serum appeared 'slightly icteric'.
We measured serum carotene which was 7.0 umol/L (ref range 0.9-3.7 umol/L)
A quick and simple serum carotene assay?
Phil White
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