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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: VIP
Performed: Wed, Sat
Turn Around Time: 4-7 days
CPT Codes: 84586
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes:
Should not be ordered on patients who have recently received radioactve material.
Contact the laboratory at 7-5227 to obtain a 6mL Protease Inhibitor (ARUP PPACK 49662) tube.
Clinical Utility: Aid in diagnosis of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide secreting tumors (VIPoma).
Link:
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Vaso Intest Polypeptide |
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay |
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0-60 |
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pg/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Protease Inhibitor Tube, 6mL |
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|
Contact the laboratory at 7-5227 to obtain a Protease Inhibitor tube. A winged collection set must be used. |
Room Temperature |
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