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Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Asymmetric dimethylarginine, PSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting-overnight (12 hours)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL of plasma into plastic vial.
2. Send specimen frozen.
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Day(s) Performed
Thursday
Specimen Retention Time
7 daysReport Available
2 to 9 daysReference Values
≥18 years: 63-137 ng/mL
Reference values have not been established for patients who are <18 years of age
Useful For
Assessing the likelihood of future coronary events in patients with coronary heart disease, type II diabetes mellitus, or kidney disease
Prompting intervention and assessing improvements among subjects with elevated ADMA and hypercholesterolemia or type II diabetes mellitus
CPT Code Information
82542
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ADMA | Asymmetric dimethylarginine, P | 80981-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 83651 | Asymmetric dimethylarginine, P | 80981-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.