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Test Code
VEGF
Test Name
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
CPT Codes
RUO83520
Expected Turnaround Time
5 - 10 days
Clinical Utility

This assay is intended for research use only. It may have value in the evaluation of patients with various types of cancer who are being considered for anti-angiogenesis therapy.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Plasma

  

Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a lavender top EDTA tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate plasma from cells immediately after collection.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of plasma to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap) and freeze.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

48 hours

Frozen

1 year
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis 
  • Gross lipemia
  • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Limitations

Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommend cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.
Alternate Names
  •  VEGF
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, 1 time per week
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