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HelpCopeptin proAVP, Plasma
Additional Codes
Order as Misc Lab Request LAB3715.
Synonyms:
- AVP
- Arginine Vasopressin
- ADH
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: For water-deprivation testing, for at least 8 hours, the patient should fast and thirst (no liquids, including water, are allowed).
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic screw-top vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial. Do not submit in original tube.
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
Non-water deprived, non-fasting adults*: <13.1 pmol/L
Water deprived, fasting adults**: <15.2 pmol/L
Non-water deprived, non-fasting pediatric patients***: <14.5 pmol/L
Note:
*Keller T, Tzikas S, Zeller T, et al. Copeptin improves early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2010;55(19):2096-2106. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2010.01.029
**Internal Mayo Clinic study
***Du JM, Sang G, Jiang CM, He XJ, Han Y. Relationship between plasma copeptin levels and complications of community-acquired pneumonia in preschool children. Peptides. 2013;45:61-65. doi:10.1016/j.peptides.2013.04.015
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
84588
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CPAVP | Copeptin proAVP, P | 78987-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CPAVP | Copeptin proAVP, P | 78987-5 |