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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Order Code
010447
CPT
84588
Test Details
Synonyms

Vasopressin

TAT

16 days

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures ADH (vasopressin) levels in blood. Helps evaluate fluid and electrolyte disorders.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No isotopes administered within 24 hours prior to venipuncture. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Centrifuge in a refrigerated centrifuge, separate plasma, and freeze immediately. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 4 weeks
Order Code
010447
CPT
84588
Test Details
Synonyms

Vasopressin

TAT

16 days

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures ADH (vasopressin) levels in blood. Helps evaluate fluid and electrolyte disorders.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No isotopes administered within 24 hours prior to venipuncture. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Centrifuge in a refrigerated centrifuge, separate plasma, and freeze immediately. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 4 weeks