Copeptin, Plasma Build info

Synonyms

• COPEPTIN, PLASMA
• LAB12063

Short Name

COPEPTIN,PLASMA

Procedure Master Number

LAB12063

Procedure ID

135360

Clinical Info

Investigating the differential diagnosis for patients with water balance disorders, including diabetes insipidus, in 
conjunction with osmolality and hydration status

May aid in the evaluation of cardiovascular disease in conjunction with other cardiac markers

Specimen Type

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube; Lavender Top (EDTA) Tube
Specimen: 0.5 mL Plasma ( 0.3 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Patient Preparation: For water-deprived testing, have the patient fast and thirst for at least
                                  8 hours (no liquids, including water, are allowed)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

7 Days Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Days Performed

TAT 2-4 Days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT

84588
LOINC Code 78987-5

PDM

235441

Results