VIP
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3337
Synonyms:
VIP
VASOIP
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Fasting (hours) required. Can't be performed on patients who have recently received radioactive material.
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Plasma, EDTA
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.55 mL
Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge, separate plasma, freeze immediately.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 90 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross limpemia or gross hemolysis.
CPT Codes:
84586 - Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,P (EAP 30132201)
Method:
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)