Retinol Binding Protein
Test Summary
RBP may be elevated in patients with renal disease and diabetes. Concentrations may be decreased in patients with hepatotoxicity, hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Fasting for at least 12 hours is required
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 20 days
- Frozen: 180 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis
Order Code
RBP
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB708
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83883
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Reference Range
| ≤17 years | Not established |
| ≥18 years | 1.5-6.7 mg/dL |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Friday evening; Report available: 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Fasting for at least 12 hours is required
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 20 days
- Frozen: 180 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis
Result Information
Methodology
Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| ≤17 years | Not established |
| ≥18 years | 1.5-6.7 mg/dL |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Friday evening; Report available: 4 days