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
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Place specimen on ice after draw. | Frozen, Critical | CRITICAL FROZEN. Collect in prechilled tube. 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: 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 24 hours |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 3 months |
Days Performed
Mon, Thu
Turnaround Time
4 - 8 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Special Info
Critical Frozen. Collect in prechilled tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, icteric, or clotted specimens will be rejected.
Clinical Info
Used as an aid in diagnosing vasoactive intestinal polypeptide secreting tumors (VIPoma).