Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Synonyms
VEGF-Alpha; VEFG-A; Cytokine
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Thursday; P.M.
Standard TAT
1-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Place tube on wet ice immediately after collection and send to lab.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 Hours; Frozen: 21 Days (Preferred)
Rejection Criteria
Gross lipemia; Gross icterus
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate and freeze plasma within 30 minutes of collection.
CPT Codes
83520
Revised
11-09-19
Initials
SL