Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP)

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsVasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP) is a neuropeptide that regulates smooth muscle activity, water and electrolyte secretion in the intestines, and vasodilation. Elevated levels may be associated with VIPoma, chronic diarrhea, or autonomic nervous system dysfunction.

What type of sample is required for this test?Plasma

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP) is a neuropeptide that regulates smooth muscle activity, water and electrolyte secretion in the intestines, and vasodilation. Elevated levels may be associated with VIPoma, chronic diarrhea, or autonomic nervous system dysfunction.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Plasma
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 4 – 9 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.

Related Sunridge care

Learn how Sunridge approaches Digestive Conditions and ask whether this test is appropriate for your clinical question.