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