Test Overview
Test Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Test Usage

Substance P is a normal component of the central and peripheral nervous systems, where it appears to act as a neurotransmitter. Pharmacological effects of substance P include excitation of spinal motoneurons, vasodilation, and stimulation of salivary and pancreatic secretion.

Reference Range *

<1700 pg/mL

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Analytic Time

2 - 20 days

Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo Wild 155 (ZW155, FSUP) (Cambridge Biomedical)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial. Freeze.

    Normal Volume
    5 mL serum
    Minimum Volume
    2 mL serum
    Storage Temperature
    Strict frozen
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by Cambridge Biomedical.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    83520
    NY State Approved
    No