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HelpTest ID VEGF Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), Plasma
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Immediately after drawing the specimen, place the tube on wet ice.
2. Spin down and separate plasma from cells; 1,500 x g for 10 minutes.
3. Freeze specimen within 30 minutes
Useful For
Evaluation of patients with suspected POEMS (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes) syndrome, particularly in differentiating from other forms of polyneuropathy and monoclonal plasma cell disorders
Monitoring response to treatment in patients with a known diagnosis of POEMS syndromeMethod Name
ElectrochemiluminescenceReporting Name
Vascular Endothelial Growth Fctr, PSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 21 days |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Reference Values
≤96.2 pg/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Thursday, 3 p.m.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VEGF | Vascular Endothelial Growth Fctr, P | 34694-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 63019 | VEGF, P | 34694-0 |