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HelpTest Code VEGFM Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, Plasma
Additional Codes
| Mayo | VEGF |
| Epic ID | LAB6056 |
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet ice.
2. Centrifuge at 4° C, 1500 x g for 10 minutes.
3. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial.
4. Within 2 hours of collection, freeze specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 21 days |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
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Note:
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-treated | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Useful For
Evaluation of patients with suspected POEMS (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes) syndrome, particularly in differentiating from other forms of polyneuropathy and/or monoclonal plasma cell disorders
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
2 to 7 daysReference Values
≤96.2 pg/mL
CPT Code Information
83520