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HelpOrderable Name FRBP Retinol Binding Protein
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Retinol BP
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red Top/SST acceptable
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Required: Fasting for at least 12 hours.
Method Name
Fixed Time Nephelometry
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 20 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild reject; Gross reject |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
1.5 - 6.7 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
83883