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  • Title: Plasma discolouration due to sun-tanning aids.
    Author: Bareford D, Cumberbatch M, Derrick Tovey L.
    Journal: Vox Sang; 1984; 46(3):180-2. PubMed ID: 6424333.
    Abstract:
    The ingestion of the new sun-tan capsules 'Orobronze' containing the carotenoid derivative canthaxanthin discolours plasma orange. This is noticeable in the plasma of blood donations received 4 days after starting the capsules and continues for a further 4 weeks after finishing the course. This cause of plasma discolouration should be recognised as it was found to mask haemolysis within a plasma sample.
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