Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), ELISA
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Plasma
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test may be considered for individuals undergoing evaluation for various cancer treatments, especially those exploring the option of anti-angiogenesis therapy.
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), ELISA - This test is designed for research purposes and can help in assessing patients with different types of cancer for potential anti-angiogenesis therapy. Anti-angiogenesis therapy is a treatment that aims to stop tumors from making new blood vessels, which they need to grow.
What patients is this test right for?
This test may be considered for individuals undergoing evaluation for various cancer treatments, especially those exploring the option of anti-angiogenesis therapy.
What type of sample is required for this test?
1 mL of plasma is needed for this test, which is collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube.
2–7 business days
31-86 pg/mL
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Frozen
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 4 hours
- Refrigerated: 48 hours
- Frozen: 1 year
- Reject Criteria:
- Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Gross icterus
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
