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Test Code VIP Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, Plasma

Important Note

This test should only be drawn at the 160 Allen St Draw Station.

Temporary alternative test is FVIP2.

Reporting Name

Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,P

Useful For

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

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


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

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


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.55 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma EDTA Frozen 90 days

Reference Values

<86 pg/mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

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

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

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Forms

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