Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Copeptin
Alias or Abbreviation:CT-proAVP
Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290
Requestable Seperately?No
Units:pmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:200uL
Test Code:AOT
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:7 days
Collection Conditions / Other Information:LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into Z5. First class post (avoiding weekend) A more stable alternative to vasopressin Measured as part of a hypertonic saline infusion test to aid in the diagnosis of cranial diabetes insipidus
Reference Laboratory Details:Clin. Biochem., Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle – Upon-Tyne,NE1 4LP (Tel. 0191 233 6161)
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Reference Lab Code:RVIC
