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Adenosine Deaminase in Pleural Fluid

ADAPLEURA
Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Use to evaluate tuberculous pleuritis.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation

Collect specimens in leak-proof container

Collect

Pleural Fluid.

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge specimen at room temperature. Transfer 0.5 mL fluid (supernatant) to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 0.2 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: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month

Methodology

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Performed

Sun, Tue, Thu

Reported

1-4 days

Reference Interval

0-30 U/L

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

84311

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3002979 Adenosine Deaminase, Pleural Fluid 35704-6
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Aliases

  • ADA
Adenosine Deaminase in Pleural Fluid