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Published on April 07, 2015

VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB5782
EPIC Order
   VEGF
CPT Code(s)   83520
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine:
 3 mL blood/Lavender EDTA tube on wet ice; See Comment
  Micro: 1 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   3-10 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • Deliver immediately to Core Lab on wet ice. 
  • Sample must be spun in a refrigerated centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 11, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514