Copeptin proAVP, Plasma
Test Mnemonic
ADH
CPT Codes
- 84588 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
3126-0
Aliases
- ADH
Includes
- Copeptin proAVP, Plasma
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 7 days |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 month |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 7 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunofluorescence |
Reference Range
| Copeptin, Plasma | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 1.0 - 13.0 | pmol/L |
Special Info
This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
This test is useful for Investigating the differential diagnosis for patients with water balance disorders, including diabetes insipidus, in conjunction with osmolality and hydration status. May aid in the evaluation of cardiovascular disease in conjunction with other cardiac markers.