| Test CODE | NAME |
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VEGF
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)
| Methodology: | Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) |
| Performed: | Varies |
| Reported: | 15 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube - 0.5 ml plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma from cells ASAP . Transfer the plasma into a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICALLY FROZEN.
Stability: Frozen: 24 hours
Causes for Rejection: Non-EDTA plasma or serum sent; nonfrozen specimen; hemolysis or gross lipemia
NOTE: * This test is not available for New York patients.*
Performing Laboratory
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 83520 |