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Test Code LAB0204941 Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, Plasma

Additional Codes

Mayo Test ID
VIP

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Detecting vasoactive intestinal polypeptide-producing tumors in patients with chronic diarrheal diseases

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reporting Name

Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,P

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


Ordering 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

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial. Freeze immediately.


CentraCare Laboratory Services Note:

Freeze plasma within 1 hour of collection and submit frozen.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.55 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma EDTA Frozen 90 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

<86 pg/mL

Interpretation

An elevated vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) may indicate the presence of an enteropancreatic tumor causing hypersecretion of VIP.

 

Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide-producing tumors are unlikely with a 24-hour stool volume below 700 mL.

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US 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

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.