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Adenosine Deaminase, Serum or Plasma
3002976
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Ordering Recommendation
Use to evaluate liver function in conjunction with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT). May also be useful to evaluate tuberculosis pleuritis or extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
Mnemonic
ADASP
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sun, Tue, Thu
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain red, SST, or Green Heparin Plasma (Lithium or Sodium)
Specimen Preparation
Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 4 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen. Specimen must remain frozen until received in lab.
Unacceptable Conditions
EDTA, citrate or oxalate.
Remarks
Indicate source on requisition.
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
0-15 U/L
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
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Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
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CPT Code
Component Change
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New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
84311
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3002977 | Adenosine Deaminase, Serum/Plasma | 47826-3 |
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Aliases
- ADA
Adenosine Deaminase, Serum or Plasma
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