Substance P

Substance P

Test Code

92105
83520
92105
83520
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Clinical Significance

Substance P - Substance P is a neuropeptide present in the central and peripheral nervous system. Substance P is a neurotransmitter released in response to pain and other noxious stimuli. Substance P is a neuropeptide of the tachykinin class that also includes neurokinin. Substance P is found in the brain, spinal cored, and peripheral tissues and is released from nerve endings in response to stimuli. Increased substance P levels can occur in neurogenic inflammation and physiological stress and may be associated with cardinoid or neuroendocrine tumors.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Assay Category

The performance characteristics of the listed assay was validated by BioAgilytix Diagnostics. The US FDA has not approved or cleared this test. The results of this assay can be used for clinical diagnosis without FDA approval. BioAgilytix Diagnostics is a CLIA certified, CAP accredited laboratory for performing high complexity assays such as this one.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Reference Range(s)

<1700 pg/mL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

The performance characteristics of the listed assay was validated by BioAgilytix Diagnostics. The US FDA has not approved or cleared this test. The results of this assay can be used for clinical diagnosis without FDA approval. BioAgilytix Diagnostics is a CLIA certified, CAP accredited laboratory for performing high complexity assays such as this one.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Reference Range(s)

<1700 pg/mL
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Collection Instructions

Serum: collect blood in SST tube. Allow to clot for 30 min at room temperature. Centrifuge sample at 1000 X G for 15 minutes. Separate serum into a transfer tube as soon as possible. Freeze at -20° C immediately.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: None
  • Refrigerated: None
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Received unfrozen • Received room temperature • Specimens outside of listed stability • Plasma

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
5 mL serum
1 mL
Serum: collect blood in SST tube. Allow to clot for 30 min at room temperature. Centrifuge sample at 1000 X G for 15 minutes. Separate serum into a transfer tube as soon as possible. Freeze at -20° C immediately.
Transport tube
Frozen
Room temperature: None
Refrigerated: None
Frozen: 30 days
Received unfrozen • Received room temperature • Specimens outside of listed stability • Plasma
Service Area must be determined
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
This test is not available in all locations. Please provide ACCOUNT INFORMATION NEEDED to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or 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

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