--- title: VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) Test type: test id: vegf url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/vegf-test" price_usd: 179.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 185.99 cpt: 83520 category: General Health sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "5–8 business days" labs: - Quest orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-10-19 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=vegf-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) Test > VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) measures VEGF, Serum (ELISA) from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $179.99 plus a $6 lab processing fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 5–8 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest. **Also known as:** VEGF Blood Test, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Test, VEGF ELISA ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $179.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($185.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 83520 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 5–8 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) test tell you? Measures vascular endothelial growth factor, a protein that drives new blood-vessel growth — a specialist marker used in POEMS syndrome and in some cancer, eye, and chronic inflammatory work-ups. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is the main signal the body uses to grow new blood vessels. It is produced normally during wound healing, exercise adaptation, and the menstrual cycle, and abnormally by some tumours and in conditions where tissue is short of oxygen. The clearest clinical use is POEMS syndrome, a rare plasma-cell disorder in which a markedly raised VEGF is a diagnostic criterion and falls with treatment. VEGF is also measured in research and specialist settings in some cancers, diabetic eye disease, pre-eclampsia work-ups, and in protocols for chronic inflammatory response syndrome, where both low and high values are discussed. Interpretation has a technical wrinkle: platelets release VEGF as blood clots, so serum levels (this test) run higher than plasma levels and depend partly on your platelet count — compare results only with the same specimen type and laboratory. This is a research-grade marker rather than a screening test, and a single value should be read by a clinician who knows why it was ordered. **Clinical use:** General health testing provides a baseline snapshot of organ function, metabolism, and key biomarkers — useful for annual checkups, preventive care, and tracking changes over time. ## Who should order it? Adults wanting a routine wellness baseline, anyone re-engaging with healthcare after a gap, and people tracking the impact of lifestyle or medication changes. ## Biomarkers measured - VEGF, Serum (ELISA) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $179.99 | $185.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) cost? A VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) costs $179.99 at TestWell — $185.99 all-in, since the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order and there is no draw or physician fee. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $300.00 self-pay. With insurance you pay your plan's negotiated rate against your deductible; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest) | $179.99 | $185.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $300.00 | $300.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours beforehand; for follow-up tests, use the same lab and specimen type (serum) so results are comparable. ## Related conditions - Routine health screening (Z00.00) ## Common questions about the VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) test ### How long do VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) results take? Most VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) results are available in 5–8 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)? Blood draw. A standard venous blood draw, collected at any Quest, Labcorp or BioReference patient service center — walk in with the requisition we email you, no appointment needed at most locations. ### How much does the VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) cost without insurance? On TestWell, the VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) is $179.99. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $300 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)? No fasting required for the VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor). No fasting required. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours beforehand; for follow-up tests, use the same lab and specimen type (serum) so results are comparable. ### Where can I get the VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) done? The VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) is available at Quest patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ### What is the CPT code for a VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)? CPT 83520. That is the billing code Quest, Labcorp and hospital laboratories all use for a VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor), so it is the number to match on an explanation of benefits, a doctor's order or a price list — the same code, the same test, whichever lab draws it. You do not need the code to order: TestWell sells the VEGF Test (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) for $179.99 with the physician order included, no insurance required, and results in 5–8 business days. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=vegf-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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