Arginine Vasopressin Hormone : 1002369

Message
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Do not thaw.


Test Code
AVH or 1002369


Alias/See Also
AVP; Antidiuretic Hormone; ADH; Vasopressin; Diabetes Insipidus; SIADH


CPT Codes
84588

Instructions
1-2 Lavender top tubes (EDTA).


Transport Container
Centrifuge lavender tube(s) immediately after collection and transfer 6 mL plasma to standard transport tube and freeze immediately (Min: 2.5 mL)


Transport Temperature
Frozen.


Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Non-frozen specimen


Methodology
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Setup Schedule
Monday & Wednesday & Friday


Report Available
3-11 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)


Reference Range
Effective 3/4/2019
0.0-6.9 pg/mL


Clinical Significance
Antidiuretic Hormone (also called ADH or Vasopressin) regulates water reabsorption in the kidney, reducing diuresis and increasing blood volume and pressure. The syndrome of inappropriate release of ADH (SIADH) occurs with neoplasia, pulmonary disorders (e.g., pneumonia and tuberculosis), CNS disorders, and with specific drugs.


Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories



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