ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide : 0099435

Mnemonic: VIP

Methodology: Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
Performed: Wed, Sat
Reported: 3-7 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA) plus aprotinin. (ARUP supply #16570) Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Collect in chilled container.

Specimen Preparation: Add 0.04 cc of aprotinin per mL of whole blood immediately after collection. Example: 3 mL EDTA tube would require 0.12cc of aprotinin (3 x 0.04 cc = 0.12 cc aprotinin). Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL plasma (EDTA plus aprotinin) to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed or non-frozen specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval:
0-60 pg/mL
Interpretive Data:

Refer to Statement D under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 84586
Cross References: VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)
 
 

 

 

 
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