Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

VASO

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7400

Synonyms

VIP

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Collect on ice. Send to laboratory promptly

Register with a dedicated lab number

Centrifuge and freeze plasma within 1 hour of collection

Contact Information