Retinol Binding Protein

Message
Patient Preparation: Fasting for at least 12 hours is required. Immediate Specimen Processing: Centrifuge specimen before transporting to the lab. If drawn using a plain red-top tube, transfer serum to a plastic screw-cap tube prior to transportation. Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 20 days


Test Code
LAB2406 RETIN


Alias/See Also
RETIN


CPT Codes
83883

Includes
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Instructions
Processing Instructions: Centrifuge specimen before transporting to the lab. If drawn using a plain red-top tube, transfer serum to a plastic screw-cap tube prior to transportation. Preferred Testing Volume: 2 mL serumMinimum Testing Volume: 0.5 mL serum Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 24 hoursRefrigerated : 20 daysFrozen: 180 days Causes for Rejection: HemolysisPerforming Lab: Quest (SJC)


Report Available
10-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170675



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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