..Starting node ..Abnormal retinol-binding protein level (HP:0031031)
Term ID:
31031
Name:
Abnormal retinol-binding protein level
Synonym:
Definition:
A deviation from normal blood concentration of retinol-binding protein (RBP). The most commonly used indicator of vitamin A status is the serum retinol concentration (retinol is one of the several compounds known as vitamin A). The serum RBP concentration is used as a surrogate measure for serum retinol.