Update Type: New Tests
Test Updated: 09/25/2024
Test Overview
Test Methodology
Direct ELISA
Test Usage
Detection of VIPoma in patients with chronic diarrheal diseases.
Reference Range *
< 36 pg/ml
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
5 - 10 days
Soft Order Code
VIP
MiChart Code
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)
Synonyms
- FVIPL
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo VIP
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in lavender top tube from a fasting patient. Following collection place Vacutainer® tube on ice, then centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze. Pts should avoid taking antacids or any medication that affect intestinal motility for at least 48 hours prior to collection.
Special Handling
Fasting specimen. Place on ice immediately.
Contraindications
This test should not be requested on patients who have recently received radioactive material.
Normal Volume
1 ml plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 ml plasma
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
84586
Fee Code
19603
LOINC
3125-2
NY State Approved
No