VASOACTIVE INTESTINAL POLYPEPTIDE (VIP), PLASMA
Reporting Title: Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, P
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories #8150
	Specimen Required:
		Draw 3.0 mL whole blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) from a fasting patient (8 hrs).
		NOTE:	This test should not be requested on patients who have recently received radioactive material.
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin down, freeze 1.0 mL (0.6 mL minimum) of EDTA plasma immediately in plastic vial, and send frozen.
		NOTE:		Reject if grossly hemolyzed.
	Reference Values:
		<75 pg/mL
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday, Wednesday
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		4-8 days
	CPT Code:
		84586
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP) ONCE RTN
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
	Cerner Order Name:
		Vaso Int Pep

Last Updated 02/08