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Test Name:
Retinol Binding Protein
- SBMF No:
44878 - Performance Lab Name:
ARUP Laboratories - Test Mnemonic:
RBP - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
83883 - LOINC Code:
1836-6 - Ref Lab Test No:
0050467 - Spec Type:
Serum - Spec Container:
Gold top (SST) or red top (serum) tube - Pref Vol:
1.0 mL - Min Vol:
0.5 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Routine venipuncture - Spec Process:
Clot 30 minutes
Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
Immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
After separation from cells:
4 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
1 week refrigerated (2-8°C)
2 months frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Spec Reject:
Severely lipemic, contaminated, or hemolyzed sample - Spec Remarks:
Separate serum from cells ASAP
Plasma samples are not recommended - Methodology:
Nephelometry - Clinical Significance:
Refer to:
- Reference Range:
- Retinol Binding Protein
- 3-6 mg/dL
- Day Run:
Mon, Wed, Fri - Time Reported:
2-5 days - Test Type:
PROTEIN
