Test Overview
Test Methodology

Quantitative Nephelometry

Test Usage

May be helpful as an indicator of malnutrition, acute and chronic hepatic disease, advanced chronic renal insufficiency, or cystic fibrosis. Assess nephrotic syndrome and protein-losing enteropathy.

Reference Range *

3.0 - 6.0 mg/dL

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Mon, Weds, Friday
Soft Order Code
ARETB
MiChart Code
Retinol Biding Protein
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    ARUP #0050467
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in an SST tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube within 2 hours of collection. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated

    Special Handling

    Spin and aliquot within 2 hours of collection

    Normal Volume

    1 mL serum

    Minimum Volume

    0.5 mL serum

    Storage Temperature
    Refrigerated
    Rejection Criteria
    Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
    Additional Information

    Test performed by ARUP Laboratories

    Billing
    CPT Code
    83883
    NY State Approved
    No