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Retinol Binding Protein
Test Code791
CPT Codes
83883
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Fasting for at least 12 hours is required
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 20 days
Frozen: 180 days
Refrigerated: 20 days
Frozen: 180 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis
Methodology
Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Friday Night
Report available: 4 Days
Report available: 4 Days
Reference Range
| ≤17 years | Not established |
| ≥18 years | 1.5-6.7 mg/dL |
Clinical Significance
RBP may be elevated in patients with renal disease and
diabetes. Concentrations may be decreased in patients
with hepatotoxicity, hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
diabetes. Concentrations may be decreased in patients
with hepatotoxicity, hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
