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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), ELISA
Test Code14512
Alias/See Also
LAB00332
VEGF
VEGF
CPT Codes
83520
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Mix the sample and centrifuge immediately after collection to separate plasma from cells. Transfer plasma to a plastic specimen transport container and mark the specimen type as plasma on the container. Freeze immediately. Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommend cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Gross icterus
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.
Setup Schedule
Wed
Report Available
5-11 days
Reference Range
31-86 pg/mL
Clinical Significance
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |