ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050467: Retinol Binding Protein |
| Test Mnemonic: RBP | |
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Methodology: Nephelometry
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri Reported: 1-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 6 mL SST.
Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL serum at 2-8°C. Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. Plasma specimens are not recommended. Unacceptable Conditions: Severely lipemic, contaminated, or hemolyzed specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 months |
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| Reference Interval: |
| 3-6 mg/dL |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83883 |