ADH

Alternative names:

antidiuretic hormone; arginine vasopressin; AVP; vasopressin

Normal values:

Values of 0 to 4.7 pg/mL are normal.

Note: pg/ml = picograms per milliliter

What abnormal results mean:

Greater-than normal-levels may indicate:

• acute porphyria (very rare)
• central nervous system infection
• central nervous system tumor
• post-surgery fluid imbalance
• SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate ADH)

Low values may indicate:

• damage to the pituitary gland
• diabetes insipidus