Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (Sendout) [For diagnosis of POEMS]

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General Information

Lab Name
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (Sendout)
Lab Code
RVEGFA
Epic Name
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (Sendout)
External Test Id
0092660
Description

Ordering Recommendation: Diagnosis and/or monitoring of POEMS (Peripheral neuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, M-spike, Skin changes) syndrome. Measures VEGF-A isoform of VEGF.

  • Ordering Note: For diagnosis of LAM (lymphangioleiomyomatosis), refer to separate entry #1053 for VEGF-D Quantitation (Sendout).
Synonyms
0092660, POEMS Syndrome, VEGF, VEGF-A, VEGF-plasma
Components
Code Name
RVEGFR Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

Interpretation

Method

Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes

Reference Range: 9-86 pg/mL

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

3 mL blood in LAVENDER (EDTA) TOP tube

Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer plasma to a separate aliquot ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Freeze plasma at -20°C.

Stability (After separation from cells): Frozen (Critical Frozen): 6 months; Refrigerated: 6 hours; Ambient: 4 hours.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens.

Quantity
Requested: 1 mL plasma
Minimum: 0.3mL plasma

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Centrifuge sample and transfer plasma to a separate aliquot ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Freeze plasma at -20°C.

Sendouts:

  • Order ARUP Test: 0092660.
  • Interfaced: Yes. [Interface Number: 602; Department: ARPZ]

Stability (after separation from cells): Frozen (Critical Frozen): 6 months; Refrigerated: 6 hours; Ambient: 4 hours.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Sendouts ARUP Lab (FZ)(ARPZ)
Frequency
Performed: Tuesday. Report Available: 1-8 days.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
800-522-2787

500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
83520
LOINC
34694-0
Interfaced Order Code
UOW5459
Interfaced Result Code
UOW5459