Anti Diuretic Hormone (ADH) (Vasopressin)

Measures the level of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in plasma, which regulates water balance in the body. It helps diagnose conditions related to fluid retention, dehydration, and disorders such as diabetes insipidus. Abnormal levels indicate potential kidney or pituitary issues.

Also known asAdh Adh - Antidiuretic Hormone (vasopressin)Plasma Adh - Antidiuretic Hormone (vasopressin)Plasma

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

10 Working Days

Test details

Anti Diuretic Hormone (ADH) (Vasopressin) Test in Bengaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Anti Diuretic Hormone (ADH) (Vasopressin) includes 1 parameter

  • Adh-anti Diuretic Hormone (vasopressin) (plasma,elisa)
Frequently Asked Questions

This test measures the concentration of antidiuretic hormone (also known as vasopressin) in the blood, which plays a crucial role in regulating the body’s retention of water and maintaining blood pressure.

It helps diagnose disorders of water balance, such as diabetes insipidus (causing excessive urination and thirst) or syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), where too much water is retained.

A blood sample is drawn and analyzed to measure vasopressin levels. In some cases, the test may be performed alongside fluid deprivation or water loading tests.

Low levels may suggest diabetes insipidus, while elevated levels could indicate SIADH or other conditions affecting the hypothalamus or pituitary gland. Interpretation requires consideration of sodium and osmolality levels.

You may be asked to fast or restrict fluid intake before the test. Always follow specific instructions from your doctor.

Test code

8718

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Plasma EdtaLavender Vacutainer2 ML

Specimen stability information

Plasma Edta

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Daily TIME - 09:00

Turn around time

10 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Local Send Out

CPT and Loinc codes

Anti Diuretic Hormone (ADH) (Vasopressin)

8000