Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Blood Test

A Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Blood Test is used to assess tumor progression and prognosis.

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Sample Report

Test Code: 117021

CPT Code: 83520

Also Known As: VEGF; Vascular Permeability Factor, VPF

Methodology:

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

4-6 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Test Code: 14512

CPT Code: 83520

Also Known As: VEGF; Vascular Permeability Factor, VPF

Methodology:

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

9-11 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Description

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor is a signal protein produced by cells that stimulate the formation of blood vessels. Its normal function is to create new blood vessels during embryonic development, new blood vessels after injury, muscle following exercise, and new vessels (collateral circulation) to bypass blocked vessels. However, when VEGF is overexpressed, it can contribute to disease. Overexpression of VEGF can cause vascular disease in the retina of the eye and other parts of the body.

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