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HelpTest Code RETIN Retinol Binding Protein
Additional Codes
Epic: LAB2406
Quest: 791
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting for at least 12 hours is required
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 20 days
Frozen: 180 days
Clinical Significance
RBP may be elevated in patients with renal disease and diabetes. Concentrations may be decreased in patients with hepatotoxicity, hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
Reference Range
1.5-6.7 mg/dL
Rejection Due To
Hemolysis
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Report Available
4-8 days
Method Name
Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
CPT Code(s)
86320, 83883