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Test ID RB24 Retinol-Binding Protein, 24 Hour, Urine


Necessary Information


24-hour volume (in milliliters) is required.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect urine for 24 hours.

2. No preservative.

3. Mix well before taking 5-mL aliquot.

Additional Information:

See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections.


Secondary ID

609449

Useful For

Assessing renal tubular injury or dysfunction

 

Screening for other tubular abnormalities

 

Detecting chronic asymptomatic renal tubular dysfunction.(2)

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
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

Retinol-Binding Protein:

≥18 years of age: <273 mcg/24 hour

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

 

Creatinine:

Males ≥18: 930-2955 mg/24 hours

Females ≥18: 603-1783 mg/24 hours

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

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

83883

Urine Preservative Collection Options

Note: The addition of preservative or application of temperature controls must occur within 4 hours of completion of the collection.

Ambient

No

Refrigerate

Preferred

Frozen

OK

50% Acetic Acid

No

Boric Acid

OK

Diazolidinyl Urea

No

6M Hydrochloric Acid

No

6M Nitric Acid

No

Sodium Carbonate

No

Thymol

No

Toluene

No

Forms

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