Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), ELISA

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), ELISA

Test Code

14512
83520
14512
83520
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), ELISA - 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.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Assay Category

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.

Reference Range(s)

31-86 pg/mL

Alternative Name(s)

VEGF

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
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.

Reference Range(s)

31-86 pg/mL

Alternative Name(s)

VEGF
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Collection 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.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 hours
  • Refrigerated: 48 hours
  • Frozen: 1 year

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Gross icterus

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
0.3 mL
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.
Transport tube
Frozen
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year
Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Gross icterus
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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