Adenosine Deaminase, CSF
| Abbrev Code: | ADMCSF | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6694 | Order Name: | Adenosine Deaminase, CSF |
| Synonyms: | ADA | ||
| Methodology: | Spectrophotometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 84311 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Indicate specimen source on requisition. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.2 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube |
| Causes for Rejection: | Turbid specimens. Specimens other than CSF. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum into an ARUP standard transport tube and freeze. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. Specimen must remain frozen until received by testing laboratory. |
| Stability: | 24 hours room temperature; 1 week refrigerated; 1 month frozen |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3002982 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 0 - 9 U/L |
| Use: | ADA activity may be increased in fluid from sites with tuberculosis lesions. |
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