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Lab Dept:
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Chemistry
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Test Name:
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RETINOL BINDING PROTEIN
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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RBP
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Synonyms:
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N/A
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CPT Codes:
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83883 – Nephelometry, each analyte not elsewhere specified
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Test Includes:
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Retinol binding protein concentration reported in mg/dL.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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N/A
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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Mayo Medical Laboratories forward to Quest Diagnostic Laboratories (Test# 90331)
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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3 - 11 days, performed once weekly
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Special Instructions:
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See Patient Preparation
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Blood
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Container:
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Red top tube
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Draw Volume:
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6 mL (Minimum: 1.5 mL) blood
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Processed Volume:
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2 mL (Minimum: 0.5 mL) serum
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Collection:
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Routine venipuncture, avoid hemolysis
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen immediately; remove serum aliquot into a screw-top round bottom plastic vial. Store and ship at frozen temperatures. Forward promptly.
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Patient Preparation:
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12 hour fast is recommended.
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Sample Rejection:
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Specimens other than serum, gross hemolysis, mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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1.5 – 6.7 mg/dL
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
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References:
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Mayo Medical Laboratories (November 2010)
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Quest Diagnostic Laboratories www.questdiagnostics.com
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Updates:
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3/18/2004: Test moved from Fairview Diagnostic Laboratories (forward to ARUP Laboratories) to Mayo Medical Laboratories (forward to Quest Diagnostic Laboratories).
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