VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR

Synonyms: VEGR; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor; VRF; Vascular Permeability Factor
Computer Code: (RVEGF)
Specimen Collection: 5 mL blood (lavender EDTA top tube).
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze. Min 0.5 mL plasma.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 7 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 83520
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII