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
- FSUBP
- SUBSTANCE P, PLASMA OR SERUM
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo Wild 155 (ZW155, FSUP) (Cambridge Biomedical)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by Cambridge Biomedical.
Billing
CPT Code
83520