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HelpTest ID ADMA Asymmetric Dimethylarginine, Plasma
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
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Required
Patient Preparation:
Fasting: 12 hours, required
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 a plastic vial.
2. Send specimen frozen.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days |
| Ambient | 7 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
≥18 years: 63-137 ng/mL
Reference values have not been established for patients who are <18 years of age
Day(s) Performed
Thursday
CPT Code Information
82542
Report Available
2 to 9 daysReject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.