Test ID VEGF Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, Plasma
Specimen Required
Supplies: Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T465)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet ice.
2. Centrifuge at 1500 x g for 10 minutes and aliquot plasma into plastic vial.
3. Freeze specimen within 30 minutes.
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)Reporting Name
Vascular Endothelial Growth Fctr, PSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 21 days | |
Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Reference Values
≤96.2 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory

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 US 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 |