Test Details
Mnemonic
ASDMA
Ordering Code
3400823
CPT-4 Code(s)
82542
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Fasting is recommended but not required
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE. Allow
blood to clot for 30 minutes. Centrifuge for 10 minutes. Separate serum from cells and send 1.0
mL in a screw capped plastic vial.
blood to clot for 30 minutes. Centrifuge for 10 minutes. Separate serum from cells and send 1.0
mL in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 23 days
Frozen: 193 days
Refrigerated: 23 days
Frozen: 193 days
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reference Range
ADMA (Asymmetric dimethylarginine) <100 ng/mL
SDMA (Symmetric dimethylarginine) 73-135 ng/mL
SDMA (Symmetric dimethylarginine) 73-135 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes