Copeptin:
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 5-7 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: 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).
Alternate Name(s): C-Terminal pro-vasopressin, CT-proAVP
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 5-7 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: 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).
Alternate Name(s): C-Terminal pro-vasopressin, CT-proAVP