VEGF
VEGF, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5159
Synonyms:
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
VEGF-A
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Type:
Plasma EDTA
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet ice.
2. Centrifuge at 4 degrees C, 1500 x g for 10 minutes.
3. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial.
4. Freeze specimen within 2 hours of collection.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 21 Days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Lipemia: Reject
Gross Icterus: Reject
Heat- Treated: Reject
CPT Codes:
83520 - VEGF, SERUM (EAP 30120915)
Test Schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday
Turnaround Time:
3-8 Days
Method:
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)