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CNE Order Code: VIP
Reporting Name
Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,PUseful For
Detecting vasoactive intestinal polypeptide-producing tumors in patients with chronic diarrheal diseases
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTAOrdering Guidance
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial. Freeze immediately.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.55 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 90 days |
Reference Values
<86 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
CPT Code Information
84586
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VIP | Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,P | 3125-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8150 | Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide,P | 3125-2 |
Interpretation
An elevated vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) may indicate the presence of an enteropancreatic tumor causing hypersecretion of VIP.
Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide-producing tumors are unlikely with a 24-hour stool volume below 700 mL.
Report Available
2 to 4 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.