Copeptin
Test Code
37740
86255
Clinical Significance
Copeptin - The Copeptin test is used in the diagnosis of central diabetes insipidus and in the differential diagnosis of central or nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. It is a reliable surrogate marker for arginine vasopressin (AVP).
Test Resources
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Test Details
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range(s)
| 0-2 Years | Not Established |
| 3-17 Years | 2.4-26.0 pmol/L |
| ≥18 Years | ≤13.7 pmol/L |
Alternative Name(s)
C-Terminal pro-vasopressin,CT-proAVP
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum
Alternative Specimen(s)
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 72 hours
- Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Setup Schedule
1 mL serum
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Frozen
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 28 days
Gross hemolysis