title: [Blood beta-carotene after oral administration of carotenoids. A dynamic test of lipid absorption].
abstract: Authors report a method on the functional investigation of intestinal epithelium, based upon the dosage of serum carotene levels after administration of carotenoids. This test takes advantage of the modality of beta-carotene absorption that it behaves like a lipid. The "beta-carotene test" has demonstrated, as regards to T.A.R.T., great sensibility and specificity over 90%. It doesn't show value overlapping between normal and coeliac children and also it shows good compliance of children and simplicity in laboratory determination. For all these characteristics the Authors suggest the utilization of "beta-carotene test" as screening tool of malabsorption.
authors.affiliation: Clinica Pediatrica l, Università di Catania, Italia.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bottaro
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Marletta
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rotolo
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Spina
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Azzaro
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Castiglione
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Patanè
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood; D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008286:Malabsorption Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D019207:beta Carotene
chemical_list: D019207:beta Carotene; D002338:Carotenoids
vernacular_title: Beta-carotenemia da carico orale di carotinoidi. Prova dinamica di assorbimento dei lipidi.