VIP
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3337
Synonyms:
VIP
VASOIP
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
The patient should fast for 10 to 12 hours prior to collection of specimen. Patient should not be on any antacid medications or medications that affect intestinal motility for at least 48 hours prior to collection.
Required Patient Info:
8/11/23: Built test is temporarily down at Mayo. Mayo will forward testing to another lab.
Update: 6/17/24: Ref Lab will cancel VIP and order MAYO MISC.
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Plasma, EDTA
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge, separate plasma, freeze immediately.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 180 days
CPT Codes:
84586 - Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,P (EAP 30132201)
Method:
direct ELISA