Last Modified:
2/2/2022 2:24:35 PM
Medical Necessity Documentation:
Client Notes:
Patient Preparation:
Fasting is recommended but not required
Specimen Requirements:
1.0 mL Serum from a SST Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions:
- Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
- Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.
- Allow blood to clot 30 minutes.
- Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL Serum
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
1 day Ambient
7 days Refrigerated (Store & Transport)
193 days Frozen at -20° & -70°
Rejection Criteria:
Specimens other than serum; improper labeling; samples not stored properly; samples older than stability limits; hemolyzed specimens
Reference Range:
| ADMA (Asymmetric dimethylarginine) |
<100 ng/mL |
| SDMA (Symmetric dimethylarginine) |
73-135 ng/mL |
Critical Ranges:
Test Comments:
Methodology:
Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Clinical Significance:
ADMA and SDMA may be measured in individuals with multiple risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease
Documentation:
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
5 to 8 days
Days Performed:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed:
Quest - Chantilly
Other Testing Facility:
to Cleveland HeartLab, Inc.
PHL Test Code:
ADSD
EPIC Test Code:
LAB3097
Send Out Test Code:
94153 Heartlab Code: C301
Included Tests:
Asymmetric dimethylarginine; Symmetric dimethylarginine
CPT Coding:
82542
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