Test Overview
Test Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Test Usage
Detection of VIPoma in patients with chronic diarrheal diseases.
Reference Range *
< 75 pg/ml
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Analytic Time
3 - 8 days
Soft Order Code
VIP
MiChart Code
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)
Synonyms
- VIP
- VASOACTIVE INTEST. POLYPEPTIDE
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo VIP (8150)
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.
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
0.6 ml plasma
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
84586
Fee Code
19603
LOINC
3125-2
NY State Approved
No