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Retinol Binding Protein LabCorp

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1057-l

LabCorp Test #: 123060, CPT: 83883 

This test measures the level of retinol-binding protein (RBP) in your blood, which is a protein that carries vitamin A. It helps check for vitamin A deficiency or excess, and can also indicate certain kidney or liver problems. Low levels can suggest malnutrition or liver disease, while high levels might indicate kidney issues.
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This Retinol Binding Protein test checks how well your body transports Vitamin A, which is important for vision, skin, and immune health. It can help identify if poor Vitamin A transport is contributing to your symptoms like dry eyes, dry skin, poor night vision, and weakened immunity. Defy Medical offers this test to help pinpoint potential Vitamin A issues related to your health concerns.

Finding the cause(s) of:

  • Dry eyes: This test measures the protein that carries Vitamin A, which is essential for maintaining healthy eye moisture.
  • Dry skin: Checking Retinol Binding Protein helps assess Vitamin A transport, which is vital for healthy skin maintenance.
  • Poor growth: Vitamin A is important for growth, and this test can help identify issues with its transport that might affect development.
  • Poor night vision: Vitamin A is crucial for vision, especially in low light, so this test can help evaluate potential transport problems affecting your night vision.
  • Vitamin A deficiency: This test helps assess how well your body handles Vitamin A, which can indicate if a deficiency or transport issue is present.
  • Weakened immunity: Vitamin A plays a role in immune function, and this test can help evaluate if transport issues are affecting your immune system.
Symptoms Dry eyes, Dry skin, Poor growth, Poor night vision, Vitamin A deficiency, Weakened immunity
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