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HelpTest ID VIP Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, Plasma
Useful For
Detecting vasoactive intestinal polypeptide-producing tumors in patients with chronic diarrheal diseases
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTAOrdering 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 Plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze immediately.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 90 days |
Reference Values
<86 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
CPT Code Information
84586
Report Available
2 to 4 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.