VIP
Test Mnemonic
VIP
CPT Codes
- 84586 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
3125-2
Aliases
- Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | See note | Frozen | Collect using Protease Inhibitor tube (PPACK; Phe-Pro-Arg-chloromethylketone) (ARUP supply #49662). A winged collection set must be used. Mix well and separate from cells within 1 hour of collection. Transfer plasma into standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 72 hours |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 3 months |
Days Performed
Wed, Sat
Turnaround Time
4 - 8 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Radioimmunoassay (RIA) |
Reference Range
| VIP | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0 - 60 | pg/mL |
Special Info
Grossly hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable. Peripheral draws are preferred. Samples drawn (directly into the protease tube) from ports are acceptable, but not recommended, and run the risk of contamination. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Used as an aid in diagnosing vasoactive intestinal polypeptide secreting tumors (VIPoma).