Adenosine Deaminase, Pericardial Fluid
| Abbrev Code: | ADPCAR | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6652 | Order Name: | Adenosine Deaminase, Pericardial Fluid |
| Synonyms: | ADA | ||
| Methodology: | Spectrophotometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 84311 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the 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: | Pericardial fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.2 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Turbid specimens. Specimens other than pericardial fluid. |
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 at room temperature; 1 week refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3002984 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 0 - 40 U/L |
| Use: | ADA activity may be increased in fluid from sites with tuberculosis lesions. |
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