Adenosine Deaminase in CSF

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Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Use to evaluate tuberculous meningitis.

Mnemonic

ADACSF

Methodology

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Performed

Sun, Tue, Thu

Reported

1-4 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation

Collect specimens in leak-proof container.

Collect

Cerebrospinal 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

Reference Interval

0-9U/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
3002983 Adenosine Deaminase, CSF 35703-8
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Aliases

  • ADA
Adenosine Deaminase in CSF