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Test Name:
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
- SBMF No:
44265 - Performance Lab Name:
ARUP Laboratories - Test Mnemonic:
V I P - ABN:
Required – Not FDA-Approved - CPT Code:
84586 - LOINC Code:
3125-2 - Ref Lab Test No:
0099435 - Also Known As:
VIP - Spec Type:
Plasma (EDTA plus Aprotinin) - Spec Container:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube, pre-chilled
Aprotinin inhibitor is required for this assay
Inhibitor vials are available through Client Services (ARUP Supply #16570) - Pref Vol:
1.0 mL - Min Vol:
0.5 mL - Fasting:
Yes - Spec Collect:
Collect blood into chilled lavender top (EDTA) tube
Immediately after collection, add 0.04 cc aprotinin per mL of whole blood
Example: 3 mL EDTA tube would require 0.12cc of aprotinin (3 x 0.04 cc = 0.12 cc aprotinin) - Spec Process:
Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
Immediately transfer plasma to separate plastic tube and freeze - Spec Store Transport:
Frozen - Spec Stability:
After separation from cells:
Room temperature (20-30°C): Unacceptable
Refrigerated (2-8°C): Unacceptable
3 months frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Spec Reject:
Non-frozen or hemolyzed sample - Spec Remarks:
CRITICAL FROZEN – Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered
Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection - Methodology:
Radioimmunoassay (RIA) - Clinical Significance:
Refer to:
- Reference Range:
0-60 pg/mL - Additional Test Info:
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions. - Day Run:
Wed, Sat - Time Reported:
4-8 days - Test Type:
HORMONE
