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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
Test CodeVEGF
Alias/See Also
VEGF, ELISA
Quest Code
145128
Quest Code
145128
CPT Codes
83520
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommend cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temp or refrigerated
Gross hemolysis, lipemia, or icterus
Gross hemolysis, lipemia, or icterus
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
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
Wednesday p.m.
Report Available
5 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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
San Juan Capistrano, CA