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Reporting Name
Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,PUseful For
Detection of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide producing tumors in patients with chronic diarrheal diseases
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen 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.
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
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 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
|
Icterus |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
|
Other |
NA |
Method Name
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)