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HelpTest Code ADMA Asymmetric Dimethylarginine, Plasma
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 Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
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