Retinol Binding Protein
Order Code
RBP
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
- 670450
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
Department
Reference Testing
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