ADHORMONE
Antidiuretic Hormone/Arginine Vasopressin
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3340
Synonyms:
ADH
Vasopressin
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
No isotopes should be administered within 24 hours prior to specimen collection.
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Centrifuge in a refrigerated centrifuge.
2. Transfer the plasma to a plastic transport tube and freeze immediately.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
CPT Codes:
84588 - Antidiuretic Hormone ADH (EAP 30021002)
Method:
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)