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Copeptin

Alternate Names
ADH, DDAVP, Vasopressin, AVP, anti-diuretic hormone
Ordering Information

NB: NATA/RCPA accreditation does not cover the performance of this service.

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.

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


More details may be found HERE.

Laboratory
Referred Test
Specimen
Blood
Container
EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Additional Collection Instructions

Morning samples after 8 hour fast (without water restriction) are recommended unless otherwise stated by clinician.

Minimum Adult Volume
1mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
1mL
Frequency
Weekly
Reference Interval

This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result.

Test Code
COPEP
Container ID
EI
Storage Instructions
Store frozen at -20°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Following centrifugation & separationaliquot should be stored frozen. Primary tube may be stored at 4°C.

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Store plasma aliquot frozen in the frozen sendaway tub.
Transport Instructions
Transport frozen
Additional Transport Instruction

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions

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

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

  • This test cannot be run on a Serum Tube. EDTA is the only acceptable specimen.
  • Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze EDTA plasma within 24 hours of collection.

Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department

  • Forward plasma aliquot to the referral lab frozen.
External Laboratory
Biochemistry, Northern Pathology Victoria