High-Purity Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP) for Advanced Research & Therapeutic Applications – Radioimmunoassay-Validated with EDTA+Iniprol Sample Compatibility

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High-Purity Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP) for Advanced Research

In the intricate orchestra of your internal biology, there are many instruments playing at once. But there is one molecule that acts as the conductor, coordinating the rhythm of your digestion and the tone of your blood vessels.

This molecule is Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP). It is a neuro-transmitter that regulates the “rest and digest” functions of your body. It relaxes smooth muscles, stimulates digestive secretions, and protects your nerves.

The High-Purity VIP Lab Test is the definitive diagnostic tool for measuring this critical regulator. Whether used for investigating rare tumors like VIPomas or researching neurodegenerative diseases, this test provides the precision needed to understand the complex signaling of your autonomic nervous system.

The “Water” Danger: The VIPoma Warning

One of the most critical applications of this test is in the diagnosis of VIPomas, rare tumors that secrete massive amounts of VIP.

When a VIPoma is present, it acts like a faucet that won’t turn off. The constant flood of VIP causes the “water,” leading to Verner-Morrison Syndrome. This condition is characterized by profound, watery diarrhea, and severe dehydration.

The symptoms, flushing, low blood pressure, and chronic diarrhea, are often misdiagnosed as Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Celiac disease. The High-Purity VIP test cuts through the confusion. It provides the concrete data needed to differentiate between a functional imbalance and a hormonal tumor.

The Importance of the “Special Preservative”  EDTA+Iniprol

You might wonder why the test specifically requires EDTA+Iniprol as a sample type. This is a crucial detail that underscores the “High-Purity” promise of this test.

VIP is a fragile molecule. Once it is drawn from the body, enzymes in the blood can begin to degrade it, leading to falsely low results.

• EDTA is a chelator that binds to the blood, preserving the sample integrity.
• Iniprol is a specific protease inhibitor added to the mix to stop the enzymes that would otherwise destroy the VIP.

Using this specific collection method ensures that what we are measuring is the true, biological VIP, not the remnants of its decay.

The Neuroprotective Shield

Beyond the gut, VIP is a guardian of the brain. It is a potent neuroprotective agent, promoting the growth of nerve cells and protecting them from the toxic effects of excitotoxicity.

Abnormal VIP levels are increasingly being researched in the context of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s. Low levels may mean the brain is losing its natural defense mechanism. This test is the bridge between digestive diagnostics and the emerging field of neurodegenerative research.

The Science of the Gold Standard: Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

We are looking for a specific molecule in a complex biological soup. To find it, we need a method that can distinguish VIP from the thousands of other proteins circulating in your body.

This test utilizes Radioimmunoissay (RIA). This technology uses antibodies that are chemically designed to lock onto VIP. We then use a radioactive tracer to measure that lock-and-key interaction with extreme sensitivity.

With a Turnaround Time (TAT) of 15 days, the lab ensures that this delicate chemical analysis is performed with the rigor it demands. This is the timescale of deep, accurate science.

The Consequences of Imbalance

Why go to such lengths to measure VIP? Because the “Goldilocks” zone is narrow.

• Untreated High Levels: The tumor-induced “water” side effect can be fatal due to severe electrolyte imbalances.
• Untreated Low Levels: Impaired gut motility leads to chronic malabsorption and bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), while a lack of neuroprotection may leave your brain vulnerable to the ravages of aging.

The Bottom Line

Whether you are a researcher investigating the role of VIP in cancer, or a clinician trying to solve the mystery of chronic diarrhea and flushing, this test is essential.

Don’t settle for a generic workup that might miss the tumor. Don’t let a treatable condition like a VIPoma go undiagnosed.

Book lab test online to schedule your High-Purity VIP analysis today.

Uncover the regulator. Understand your body’s internal conductor.