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What Does Adh Cause The Kidneys To Do?
ADH is a test that measures the amount of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in blood. ADH is found in the body, and it may be given as a medication.
Alternative Names
Arginine vasopressin; Antidiuretic hormone; AVP; Vasopressin
How the test is performed
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure...
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