Test Code ADMA Asymmetric Dimethylarginine, Plasma
Performing Laboratory

Specimen 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.
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