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Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide

Source Blood
Mnemonic VIP
Specimen Requirements

2 x 4 mL lavender top EDTA tubes

3 mL plasma preferred; minimum 1.1 mL plasma

Specimen Handling

PSC & RRL:
Centrifuge, pour off, and transport plasma to DSC.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze plasma prior to transport to DSC.

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.

Additional Information
Testing Location Quest Diagnostics
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval