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TEST ID VIP Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, Plasma

Important Note

6/10/24

Order Misc Mayo Frozen. Test code: ZW71  Test Name: Miscellaneous Inter Science Institute.  Include code: MML1567 and name: VIP, Plasma in comments.

Specimen- EDTA plasma, spin and freeze plasma immediately.

**More information for ordering ZW71 can be found on the Mayo Catalog. **

Reporting Name

Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,P

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

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

<86 pg/mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

84586

Forms

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

Useful For

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