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SPI Exam Required
To earn your ARDMS credential, you must first pass the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) exam. The SPI is a prerequisite for all ARDMS specialty exams.
Official Exam Information
RDMS Abdomen Specialty
ARDMS • RDMS (AB)
The RDMS Abdomen Specialty is an approximately 165-question, 3 hours exam from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); a scaled score of 555 is required to pass, and the fee is $300.
~165
Total Questions
3 hours
Exam Duration
180 minutes
$300
Exam Fee
USD
555
Passing Score
Scale: 300-700
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam name | RDMS Abdomen Specialty |
| Credential awarded | RDMS (AB) |
| Administered by | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) |
| Number of questions | Approximately 165 |
| Time limit | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Passing score | 555 (scale: 300-700) |
| Exam fee | $300 USD |
| First-time pass rate | 73% |
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Content Domains
Gastrointestinal & Abdominal Vasculature
Hepatobiliary System
Urinary System
Spleen & Retroperitoneum
Retake wait period: 60 days • Max 3 attempts per year
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Watch 33 ARDMS Abdomen Exam Prep - Pass Guaranteed video lessons (13.5 hours) taught by credentialed sonographers
Jenna Laquerre
Video InstructorMS, R.T.(R)(ARRT), RDMS (AB, OB/GYN, PS, BR), RVT
Lead Educator and Content Director at Prepry. Experienced sonographer and adjunct instructor at Palm Beach State College with extensive clinical experience across multiple specialties.
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Anatomy of the Liver and Spleen - Part 1: Liver Anatomy
Liver
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Anatomy of the Liver and Spleen - Part 2: Spleen Anatomy
Liver
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Pathology of the Liver and Spleen - Part 1: Liver Pathology
Liver
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Pathology of the Liver and Spleen - Part 2: Spleen Pathology
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Biliary System and Pancreas - Part 1: Biliary System
Biliary System
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Biliary System and Pancreas - Part 2: Pancreas and Peritoneal
Biliary System
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Success Stories
Learners Who Passed Their ARDMS® Abdomen
“Prepry's abdomen questions were spot-on. The pathology images really helped me recognize findings on my exam.”
Jessica T.
RDMS (AB), New Graduate
“The liver and biliary questions were exactly what I needed. Passed on my first attempt!”
Michael R.
RDMS, Sonography Student
“Best abdomen prep resource I've used. The explanations are thorough and easy to understand.”
Amanda K.
RDMS (AB)(OB/GYN)
Expert-Created Content
Meet Your Abdomen (AB) Team
Our content is created and reviewed by credentialed professionals with real-world clinical experience.
Content Author
Jenna Laquerre
MS, R.T.(R)(ARRT), RDMS (AB, OB/GYN, PS, BR), RVT
AuthorExperienced Educator and Educational Content Developer with a focus on sonography and radiography. With numerous certifications and a strong clinical background, I contribute to professional organizations and publish extensively. Adjunct instructor at Palm Beach State College.
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Angel Fernandez
MD
ContributorMedical Doctor and Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging Specialist from Universidad de Los Andes with ten years of clinical experience. Expertise in teleradiology reporting for MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammograms, and X-ray examinations. Multilingual medical translator (English, Spanish, Italian) with extensive knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
View ProfileMegan Potter
RDMS (AB BR OB/GYN) RVT(VT)
ContributorHealthcare professional with over 11 years of experience. Associates in specialized technology pertaining to diagnostic medical ultrasonography and Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration (Summa cum laude).
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Dr. Abdullah Zaka
MBBS (MD), ARDMS/APCA (AB, OB/GYN)
ReviewerDiagnostic radiologist with a 4-year fellowship in Diagnostic Radiology from Lahore General Hospital/Pakistan Institute of Neurosciences. ARDMS/APCA credentialed in Abdomen and Obstetrics and Gynecology ultrasound (Credential ID: 306331), with clinical experience as a radiologist at Carex Hospital and Zaka Polyclinic in Lahore. Reviewed abdomen content and specializes in diagnostic radiology, neuroradiology, abdominal imaging, and OB/GYN ultrasound.
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RT(R), RDMS, RVT, D
ReviewerClinical Specialist Ultrasound at St Lukes University Health Network.
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Jenna Laquerre
MS, R.T.(R)(ARRT), RDMS (AB, OB/GYN, PS, BR), RVT
VideoLead Educator and Content Director at Prepry. Experienced sonographer and adjunct instructor at Palm Beach State College with extensive clinical experience across multiple specialties.
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Liver, gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, abdominal vasculature, GI tract, and retroperitoneum.
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