Sig code: route

IVP medical abbreviation

IVP means "intravenous pyelogram".

Each meaning matched at least two public references (4 in all for IVP), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.

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Meaning	Latin origin	Where used	Checked against
intravenous pyelogram	None	Prescriptions, Medication labels	MedlinePlus Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations (NLM) NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR) FDA Acronyms and Abbreviations Army Regulation 40-66, Appendix B: Authorized Medical Records Abbreviations

Sample order text: "give IVP."

A made-up line that shows the abbreviation in place. It is not about any patient and is not an instruction.

What does IVP mean in medical terms?

IVP means "intravenous pyelogram".

Where is IVP used?

IVP shows up in prescriptions and medication labels. Its category here is sig code: route.

Is IVP on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. IVP is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.