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Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (Blood)
Alternate Names
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VIP |
Test Code
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VIP |
Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
Specimen Type
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Blood |
Container Type
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EDTA with Trasylol Additive (Aprotinin) - Contact Laboratory |
Medicare Rebate
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Yes |
Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
Ordering Information
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Please note: As of August 2024 Royal Prince Alfred Hospital has suspended VIP testing and will resume ~mid-April 2025. Specimens collected during this period will be stored frozen until service resumes. Please contact the testing laboratory for further queries. |
Collection Instructions
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LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. Patient should fast overnight and must be resting for at least 10 minutes before blood is collected. Obtain EDTA-Trasylol (APROTININ) tube from Pathology Specimen Collection or the Pathology Laboratory. |
Transport Instructions
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Transport on ice
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible |
Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
Testing Frequency
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Weekly |
Min Test Volume
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1mL |
Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
Container ID
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ET |
CSR Instructions
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Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 30 minutes of collection. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions
Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
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Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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