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Vasoactive Intestinal Peptides
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | VIP |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Extraction, RIA |
| Collection Instructions | Pre-chill collection tube and transport immediately to lab on wet ice after collection. Brown&Toland patients must have samples collected in special kit. Contact laboratory at 415-353-1667. |
| Container type | Lavender top (on ice) |
| Amount to Collect | 6 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA plasma |
| Preferred volume | 3 ml plasma |
| Min. Volume | 1.1 mL plasma |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Sample not received on ice. |
| Processing notes | Non-B&T patient: Immediately aliquot two portions of ≥ 1.5 mL EACH, and freeze promptly at -20C in plastic tube. Order Quest # 31252P B&T patient: TransferEDTA whole blood to red-stopper tube containing 0.5 mL Trasylol (Aprotinin) solution (10,000 KIU/mL). Mix well, centrifuge, transfer plasma to specially labeled transport tube and freeze at -20C. Send specimen frozen. |
| Units | pg/mL |
| Normal range | 22-42 pg/mL |
| Synonyms | VIP |
| Stability | Room temperature 3 days, refrigerated 1 week, frozen at -20C 4 weeks. |
| Turn around times | Test run Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Turnaround time: 5-6 days. |
| LOINC code | 3125-2 |
| Last Updated | 12/19/2012 4:34:30 PM |
| Entry Number | 980 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667