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ADH

Understand what ADH signals

Primary unit
pg/mL
LOINC codes
3126-0
Commercial laboratory assays
2

We have not added a physiological summary for this biomarker yet. Compare the commercial laboratory assays and population reference ranges below.

Compare commercial laboratory assays for ADH

Check orderable catalog codes, specimen types, fasting requirements, and demographic reference ranges across laboratories.

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Profile

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
046557
Specimen
Serum
Fasting
Not stated
LOINC
3126-0
Turnaround
4 - 10 days

Laboratory assay overview

This test is used to aid in the diagnosis of urine concentration disorders, especially diabetes insipidus, syndrome of inappropriate ADH (SIADH), psychogenic water intoxication and syndromes of ectopic ADH production.

View complete laboratory reference notes

• ADH: 0.0−4.7 pg/mL • Osmolality: − Neonates: May be as low as 266 mOsmol/kg − 0 to 60 years: 275−295 mOsmol/kg − >60 years: 280−301 mOsmol/kg

Labcorp test directory, test code 046557

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH), Plasma

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
010447
Specimen
Plasma
Fasting
Not stated
LOINC
3126-0
Turnaround
4 - 12 days

Laboratory assay overview

This test is useful for the differential diagnosis of patients with water balance disorders, including diabetes insipidus in conjunction with osmolality and hydration status.

Labcorp test directory, test code 010447

Verify these ranges and sources

We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.

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