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Antidiuretic Hormone
| Item | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||
| Test code | AVP | ||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||
| Method | Extraction, RIA | ||||
| Collection Instructions | Draw in pre-chilled Tube and bring to Lab on Ice. Submit serum for osmolality at same time | ||||
| Container type | Lavender top (on ice) | ||||
| Amount to Collect | 8 mL blood | ||||
| Sample type | EDTA Plasma | ||||
| Preferred volume | 4 mL plasma | ||||
| Min. Volume | 1.1 mL plasma | ||||
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Not delivered on ice | ||||
| Processing notes | Process immediately. Separate plasma and freeze at -20C. Do not thaw. Order Quest # 31260P | ||||
| Units | ng/L | ||||
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| Synonyms | ADH; Arginine vasopressin; AVP | ||||
| Stability | Room temperature 1 hour, refrigerated 6 hours, frozen at -20C 6 months. | ||||
| Turn around times | Test run Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. Turnaround time: 5-7 days. | ||||
| Additional information | To convert ng/L to mU/L (SI unit) multiply by 2.5 | ||||
| CPT coding | 84588-90 | ||||
| LOINC code | 3126-0 | ||||
| Last Updated | 12/19/2012 4:28:47 PM | ||||
| Entry Number | 14 |
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