Test Details
Mnemonic
VIP
Ordering Code
3687500
CPT-4 Code(s)
84586
Specimen Information
Collect
Protease Inhibitor Tube with winged collection kit
Specimen Preparation
Mix collection tube thoroughly. Centrifuge, separate plasma from the cells within one hour of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL plasma to a screw capped plastic vial and freeze. Do NOT submit the collection tube for testing.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed specimens
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 3 months
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
Reference Range
0 - 60 pg/mL
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes