Test Id : VIP

Specimen Type

Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Required

Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Forms

Specimen Minimum Volume

Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.

Reject Due To

Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected

Specimen Stability Information

Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included

Useful For

Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Clinical Information

Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test

Reference Values

Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

Interpretation

Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results

Cautions

Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances

Clinical Reference

Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature

Method Description

Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

PDF Report

Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information

Day(s) Performed

Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.

Report Available

The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

Specimen Retention Time

Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

Performing Laboratory Location

Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Fees

Several factors determine the fee charged to perform a test. Contact your U.S. or International Regional Manager for information about establishing a fee schedule or to learn more about resources to optimize test selection.

Test Classification

Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) product.

CPT Code Information

Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.

CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

LOINC® Information

Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.