Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
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Department: Biochemistry Requirement:
Two filled bottles are required
Turnaround Time: 6 - 8 weeks |
Background
Diagnosis of pancreatic tumour or a ganglioneuroma which secretes vasoactive intestinal peptide
Patient should be fasted and rested prior to sampling. Two filled EDTA samples should be sent on ice to arrive within 30 minutes of venesection
Other Comments:
Analysed at London Imperial Charing Cross Hospital Endocrine Laboratory
Interpretive comments provided by referral laboratory