Arginine Vasopressin Hormone (Copeptin) QCOPEP
| Method(s) | Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) |
|---|---|
| Synonym | C-Terminal pro-vasopressin, CT-proAVP |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. Also acceptable Plasma collected in: lavender (EDTA) or green (sodium heparin) top tube. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum or plasma frozen (Min: 0.5 mL) |
| Stability | Ambient: 24 hours Refrigerated: 72 hours Frozen: 28 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Gross hemolysis |
| Schedule | Mon, Wed, Sat |
| CPTCode | 86255 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory-Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
