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Test Code VIP Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,P

Useful For

Detecting vasoactive intestinal polypeptide-producing tumors in patients with chronic diarrheal diseases


Ordering Guidance


 



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL Plasma

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze immediately.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.55 mL

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen 90 days

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Friday

Reference Values

<86 pg/mL

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.

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

CPT Code Information

84586

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
VIP Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,P 3125-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
8150 Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,P 3125-2

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.