Arginine Vasopressin
Test Mnemonic
AVAS
CPT Codes
- 84588 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
3126-0
Aliases
- Antidiuretic Hormone
- ADH
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen, Critical | Remove plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and freeze. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mL | Separate and freeze plasma within 2 hours. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 2 hours |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 month |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
4 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Radioimmunoassay (RIA) |
Reference Range
| Arginine Vasopressin | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0.0 - 6.9 | pg/mL |