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Test Code VIPM Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, Plasma

Additional Codes

Mayo Test ID
VIP

Reporting Name

Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,P

Useful For

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

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

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
Plasma EDTA Frozen 90 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

<86 pg/mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

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

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.

Report Available

2 to 4 days