Retinol Binding Protein




Test Mnemonic

RETBP

CPT Codes

  • 83883 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

1836-6

Performing Laboratory

ARUP


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLSerumSST (Gold) RefrigeratedSeparate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
AmbientAfter separation from cells: 4 hours
RefrigeratedAfter separation from cells: 1 week
FrozenAfter separation from cells: 2 months

Days Performed

Mon, Wed, Fri

Turnaround Time

2 - 6 days

Methodology

Name Description
Nephelometry (NEPH) 

Reference Range

Retinol Binding Protein
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Normal3 - 6mg/dL

Special Info

Unacceptable conditions: lipemic, contaminated or hemolyzed samples.