Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
| CPT Code(s): | 84586 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Protease Inhibitor tube (PPACK; Phe-Pro-Arg-cholormethylketone). Specimen Preparation:Protease Inhibitor tube (RDL supply #49662), available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. A winged collection set must be used. NOT RECOMMENDED: Filling collection tubes directly through a needle/tube-holder assembly increases the risk of chemical reflux back into the vein of the patient. WARNING: Collection tubes are NOT STERILE. Mix Collection tube thoroughly. Separate the plasma from cells within 1 hour of collection by centrifugation. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 0.5 mL) Do not submit the collection tube for testing. Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 3 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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