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Arginine Vasopressin Hormone : 1002369
MessageCRITICAL 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)
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
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
