Referred Tests
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Test ID: VIP
Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, Plasma
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Plasma EDTA
Advisory Information
This test should not be requested on patients who have recently received radioactive material.
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Patient Preparation: Fasting (8 hours)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and freeze immediately.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.55 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 90 days |