Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (Blood)

Alternate Names	Vascular Permeability Factor
Test Code	VEGF
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients will be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $150.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	VEGF FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY, NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES. Human VEGF Quantikinine ELISA is performed infrequently (Approximately every 2-3 months) in Biochemistry, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre ph:03 8559 5406.
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	By Arrangement - Contact laboratory
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	S, SP, LH, LHP
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Pathology Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Accredited Test	No

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