Last Modified:
12/15/2011 3:14:19 PM
Specimen Requirements:
4.0 mL Plasma from a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA in a Plastic Vial
Collection Instructions:
Pre-Chill Lavender Top Tube and keep tube chilled
Centrifuge and separate Plasma immediately
Avoid Thaw/Freeze Cycles
Minimum Volume:
1.1 mL
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
6 months Frozen
Reference Range:
Refer to Interpretive Results
Methodology:
Extraction Radioimmunoassay
Clinical Significance:
Antidiuretic Hormone (also called ADH or Vasopressin) regulates water reabsorption in the kidney, reducing diuresis and increasing blood volume and ressure. The syndrome of inappropriate release of ADH has been labeled SIADH, occurring with neoplasia, pulmonary disorders (e.g., pneumonia and tuberculosis), CNS disorders, and with specific drugs.
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
12 to 16 days
Days Performed:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Sites Performed:
Quest Chantilly
Other Testing Facility:
to Quest San Jaun Capistrano
PHL Test Code:
DIURT
Send Out Test Code:
8243 / 252X
Alternate Test Names:
ADH; Antidiuretic Hormone
CPT Coding:
84588
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