Retinol Binding Protein RBP

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Retinol Binding Protein

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Retinol Binding Protein

Clinical Info

Serum concentrations reflect the synthesis capacity of the liver and may indicate early malnutrition, acute and chronic hepatic disease, advanced chronic renal insufficiency, and cystic fibrosis. Assess nephritic syndrome and protein-losing enteropathy. Due to the short half-life of approximately 12 hours, RBP may be suitable for monitoring the nutritional status and efficacy of parenteral nutrition.
 

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold top or Red top tube
Specimen: 1 mL serum ( 0.4 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability: 14 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen

Methodology

Immunologic 
 
TAT  4-7 Days

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

83883 
 
LOINC code:     1836-6 

PDM

5913910

Result Interpretation

Age	Range (mg/dL)
0 to 12 y	1.2−4.6
13 to 60 y	1.6−6.1
61 to 80 y	1.8−7.3
>80 y	1.6−6.1

Forms