AVPR2is the only gene known to be associated with X-linked nephrogenetic diabetes insipidus. AQP2is the only gene known to be associated with autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant nephrogenetic diabetes insipidus.

• Monitoring of growth in infants and children
• Periodic measurement of serum sodium concentration to identify unrecognized hyperosmolality and early dehydration. Note: Urine output and urine specific gravity are useless as indicators of hydration status.
• Annual renal ultrasound evaluation to monitor for hydronephrosis and megacystis [Shalev et al 2004]

It is appropriate to evaluate at-risk infants as early as possible to allow for prompt diagnosis and treatment to reduce morbidity from hypernatremia, dehydration, and dilation of the urinary tract

• Diagnostic testing
• Carrier testing
• Prenatal diagnosis

• Sequence analysis

• Sequence analysis of the AVPR2 gene detects almost 95% of disease-causing mutations in individuals with X-linked NDI.
• Sequence analysis of the AQP2 gene detects almost 95% of disease-causing mutations in individuals with autosomal recessive or autosomal dominant NDI.

• Linkage analysis. Linkage analysis may be performed:

• To confirm cosegregation of a potential pathogenic mutation with disease in individual families and
• As an ancillary test to obtain preliminary data prior to the completion of sequence analysis. Linkage testing cannot be used to confirm the diagnosis of NDI [Arthus et al 2000].