Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), ELISA
Order Code:
VEGF
Test Summary
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.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
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.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 48 hours
- Frozen: 1 year
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Grossly icteric
Order Code
VEGF
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6156
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83520
Billing Code
- 671042
CPT Statement
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.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
31-86 pg/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Wednesday night; Report available: 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
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.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 48 hours
- Frozen: 1 year
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Grossly icteric
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
31-86 pg/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Wednesday night; Report available: 5 days