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HelpTest Code LAB3441 Retinol Binding Protein
Clinical System Name
Retinol Binding Protein
Synonyms
RBP
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Gold Microtainer, Red, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin Heparin
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: -20 SO UW
Off-site collection: Spin and aliquot 0.5mL serum/plasma in plastic tube. Send frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| gel separator with serum/plasma | Refrigerated | 48 h |
| separated serum/plasma | Room temp | 2 h |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen -20 C | 3 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Tuesday, day shift | 1-7 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Chemistry (CHA)
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: Tryptic digestion. Isotope dilution liquid chromatrography mass spectrometry
Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL serum/plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
See individual components
CPT Codes
82542
Sendouts Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Retinol Binding Protein |
| Reference Test Number: | RBPG |
| Instructions: | Send all samples to UW NW220 via UW courier. |