Adenosine Deaminase, Peritoneal Fluid
2006101
Ordering Recommendation
Evaluate tuberculous peritonitis.
Mnemonic
ADA PERIT
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sun, Tue, Thu
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Collect specimens in leak proof container.
- Collect
- Peritoneal Fluid.
- Specimen Preparation
- Centrifuge specimen at room temperature. Transfer 0.3 mL fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 0.1 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Frozen. Specimen must remain frozen until received in lab.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Whole blood. Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) specimens. Turbid specimens.
- Remarks
- Indicate source on requisition.
- Stability
- Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
0.0-7.3 U/L
Interpretive Data
Compliance Statement B: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
Note
CPT Code(s)
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2006140 | Adenosine Deaminase, Peritoneal Fluid | 49759-4 |
Aliases
- ADA