Test Name
Antidiuretic Hormone
Alternate DescriptionArginine Vasopressin, Vasopressin
LIS CodeADHM
AvailabilitySetup Tuesdays. TAT 7 days.
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypePlasma
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Pre-chilled Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top Tube. Send to lab on ice.
Container Whole Blood Required4 ml whole blood in a pre-chilled Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top Tube
Summary Test NameAntidiuretic Hormone
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpecimen must be collected at University Physician's Center Laboratory
Minimum Volume0.8 ml plasma
Specimen TransportFrozen
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin within 1 hour of collection in a refrigerated centrifuge, separate, and transfer platelet free plasma into a plasma shipping vial and freeze until shipped.
Patient PreparationPatient should be fasting and in supine position during blood collection.
Reference ValueAccompanies report