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Copeptin (Blood)

Alternate Names
ADH, DDAVP, Vasopressin, AVP, anti-diuretic hormone
Test Code
COPEP
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs

Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $50.00

Ordering Information

Copeptin has now replaced the measurement of ADH (anti-diuretic hormone). Copeptin is the C-terminal glycoprotein moiety of pre-provassopressin and is released in the same amount as AVP. 

More details may be found here.

Collection Instructions

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Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume
1mL
Add On Test Suitability

This test cannot be added after 24 hours of collection.

Container ID
EW
CSR Instructions

Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 24 hours of collection.

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions

  • This analyte is unstable and the plasma aliquot MUST be transported frozen.

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Store plasma aliquot in the Frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
Biochemistry, Northern Pathology Victoria
Accredited Test
Yes