Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
VIP
Plasma EDTA
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Preservative-free plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in an EDTA (lavender top) tube(s). Spin down and freeze immediately. Send 1 mL of plasma frozen in a preservative-free plastic vial.
Note: Fasting is preferred.
0.75 mL
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
List other reasons for rejection | NA |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 180 days |
Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide is used to diagnose watery diarrhea syndrome or to assess patients with suspected multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1).
<78 pg/mL
Monday, Wednesday
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
84586
Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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FVIPL | VIP, Plasma | 3125-2 |
Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
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FVIPL | VIP, Plasma | 3125-2 |