Definition
What VIP measures
Vasoactive intestinal peptide is a regulatory neuropeptide. In Shoemaker protocols it is measured as a baseline and again around VIP nasal therapy.
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Innate immunityCompletepg/mL
VIP
The neuropeptide replaced at the end of the Shoemaker sequence
Illustrative sample band · Synthetic
18pg/mL
14Sample target 23–63 pg/mL67
Why it matters
How clinicians usually read it
It is a frozen specialty assay. The protocol also requires lipase and an in-clinic first dose — none of that fits a Tasso+ kit.
When it reads low
A lower value can mean
A lower VIP is a common CIRS pattern and is one of the later protocol targets, not a first-step DIY treatment.
When it reads high
A higher value can mean
A higher VIP is closer to the published control band. It is still read with MSH, C4a, and TGF-β1.
Questions for a clinician
Bring the number into a real conversation
01
Are the earlier protocol steps done before we talk about VIP therapy?
02
Do we have a baseline lipase with this VIP?
03
When should VIP be redrawn after a treatment step?
Educational boundary
Educational information only. Displayed ranges are illustrative sample bands, not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or substitute for the contracted laboratory report and a qualified clinician.
See it as a sample result
The sample dashboard shows an illustrative reading, target band, and trend for VIP.