Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
Test Mnemonic
VEGF
CPT Codes
- 83520 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
34694-0
Aliases
- VEGF
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen, Critical | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Additional specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 6 hours |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 6 months |
Days Performed
Tue
Turnaround Time
2 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
Reference Range
| Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 9 - 86 | pg/mL |
Special Info
This assay is performed using the QuantiGlo® Chemiluminescent EIA kit. Values obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. Hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable.