Test ID VIP Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP), Plasma

Useful For

Detection of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide producing tumors in patients with chronic diarrheal diseases

Method Name

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Reporting Name

Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,P

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Required

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Fasting (8 hours)

2. Spin down and immediately freeze.

Additional Information: This test should not be requested on patients who have recently received radioactive material.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.55 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Plasma EDTA	Frozen	90 days

Reference Values

<75 pg/mL

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday; 2 p.m.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester

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. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request Form (T729) with the specimen (http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/it-mmfiles/oncology-request-form.pdf)

Mayo Medical Laboratories Rochester

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