Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP), Plasma
Test Mnemonic
VIP
CPT Codes
- 84586 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
3125-2
Aliases
- Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
Includes
- VIP, Plasma
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen, Critical | Fast for 10 to 12 hours and avoid antacid medications or medications that affect intestinal motility for at least 48 hours prior to collection. Separate plasma from cells immediately and transfer to standard aliquot tube and freeze. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: Unacceptable |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 180 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
6 - 10 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Reference Range
| VIP | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Up to 36 pg/mL (mean 14) |
Special Info
Critical Frozen. Fast for 10 to 12 hours and avoid antacid medications or medications that affect intestinal motility for at least 48 hours prior to collection. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Used as an aid in diagnosing vasoactive intestinal polypeptide secreting tumors (VIPoma).