ADMA/SDMA ADMA/SDMA

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

ADMA/SDMA

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Asymmetric and Symmetric Dimethylarginine

EPIC Order Name

ADMA (Asymmetric dimethylarginine) and SDMA (Symmetric dimethylarginine)

Clinical Info

ADMA and SDMA may be measured in individuals with multiple risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease.

Specimen Type

Specimen Volume

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red Top Tube ( Gold is not acceptable)
Specimen: 1 mL serum (0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Patient preparation: Fasting is recommended by not required
Collection Instructions: Once drawn gently invert the tube 5 times DO NOT SHAKE

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

24 Hours Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
193 Days Frozen

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Days Performed

TAT: 7-8 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Test performed by Cleveland HeartLab, Inc
6701 Carnegie Avenue, Suite 500
Cleveland, OH 44103-4623

CPT

82542

PDM

235267

Result Interpretation

Forms