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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), ELISA

Test Code
S50507


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Grossly icteric


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule
Thu


Report Available
3 to 3 days


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.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.