ADMA/SDMA

ADMA/SDMA

Test Code

94153
82542
94153
82542
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

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

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Fasting is recommended but not required

Methodology

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

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence at Cleveland HeartLab. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

ADMA (Asymmetric dimethylarginine) <100 ng/mL
SDMA (Symmetric dimethylarginine) 73-135 ng/mL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Fasting is recommended but not required

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence at Cleveland HeartLab. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

ADMA (Asymmetric dimethylarginine) <100 ng/mL
SDMA (Symmetric dimethylarginine) 73-135 ng/mL
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

1. Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
2. Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.
3. Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes.
4. Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
5. Store and transport refrigerated.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 5 days
    Refrigerated: 23 days
    Frozen: 193 days

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
1. Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
2. Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.
3. Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes.
4. Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
5. Store and transport refrigerated.
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 23 days
Frozen: 193 days
Hemolysis
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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