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Antidiuretic Hormone

Source Blood
Mnemonic ADIURH
Specimen Requirements

Collections performed at acute care (RRL) sites and all PSCs.
Cannot be collected by Mobile Collection Service (MCS).

2 x 4 mL lavender top EDTA tubes
Minimum 3.0 mL plasma

Collect in pre-chilled tube.

Specimen Handling

Record collection time on requisition.

Separate at 4ºC + 2ºC and freeze two aliquots of plasma immediately (use pre-chilled tubes for aliquotting), then transport to DSC.

DSC: Ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.

 

Additional Information
Testing Location Hospitals in Common
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s) ADH, Arginine Vasopressin
Reference Interval