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Test ID NBLD0628 Retinol-Binding Protein, Random, Urine


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.


Secondary ID

610010

Useful For

Assessing renal tubular injury or dysfunction using random urine collections

 

Screening for other tubular abnormalities

 

Detecting chronic asymptomatic renal tubular dysfunction.(2)

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
CRETR Creatinine, Random, U Yes, (Order RCTUR) Yes
RBPR Retinol-Binding Protein, Random, U No Yes

Method Name

CRETR: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay

RBPR: Immunonephelometry

Reporting Name

Retinol-Binding Protein, Random, U

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

≥18 years: <190 mcg/g creatinine

Reference values have not been established for patients that are less than 18 years.

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

83883-Retinol -Binding Protein, Random, U

82570-Creatinine, Random, U

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.

Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

 Result Code     Result Code Description   
 21515  Creatinine Concentration   
 25599  Retinol-Binding Protein, Random, U   
 25600  RBP/Creat Ratio