Test Details
Mnemonic
VIPP
Ordering Code
3400961
CPT-4 Code(s)
84586
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting 10-12 hours prior to collection of specimen. Patient should not be on any antacid medication or medications that affect intestinal motility for at least 48 hours prior to collection.
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate plasma from cells as soon as possible and send 10 mL plasma in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma collected in a G.I. Preservative tube
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis, Grossly lipemic
Stability
EDTA Plasma:
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 6 months
G.I. Plasma:
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 6 months
G.I. Plasma:
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Direct Enzyme Immunoassay/Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Reference Range
Up to 36 pg/mL
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
No