Test directory: Copeptin

Ordering Code 8556
Test Name Copeptin
Alias C-Terminal pro-vasopressin
CT-proAVP
Arginine
Vasopressin Hormone (AVP, AVH), Antidiuretic Hormone
(ADH)
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Surrogate marker for arginine vasopressin (AVP)
Handling Instructions Separate serum promptly.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 72 Hours
Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria Gross Hemolysis
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 10 Days
Methodology Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of July 6, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Copeptin ALL See report.