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HelpTest 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,PSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen 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 Clinic 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 (T729) with the specimen.