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VASOACTIVE INTESTINAL POLYPEPTIDE
Number 973
CPT Code 84586
Alias 
Specimen Container Lavender Top
Specimen Type Plasma EDTA with Trasylol
Turn Around Time 
Days Performed 
Reference Range 0.0-58.8 pg/mL
Alternate Specimen 
Volume 2 mL Plasma
Stability Ambient N/A
Stability Refrigerated N/A
Stability Frozen Preferred
Patient Preparation 

Patient must not have received radioactive substances 24 hours prior to test. Patient should receive at least 300 grams of carbohydrate daily for three days before fasting 12 hours.

Methodology 

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Limitations 

Not all patients with the syndrome have increased VIP. Increased VIP can be found in healthy controls and in laxative abusers

Rejection Criteria 

Sample not collected with Trasylol®; sample not submitted in tube with Trasylol label, gross hemolysis; recently administered radioisotopes; specimen not received frozen; serum, sodium citrate, or heparinized plasma specimen; lipemia

Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsVIP, PANCREATIC

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Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.
Primex leadership is pleased to offer this service enhancement to our current and prospective clients.
Click here for more information