Antidiuretic Hormone Profile

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsThis test measures antidiuretic hormone and osmolality 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.

What type of sample is required for this test?Plasma, Serum

Additional test information

This test measures antidiuretic hormone and osmolality 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.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Plasma, Serum
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 12 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.