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
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3002983 | Adenosine Deaminase, CSF | 35703-8 |
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Aliases
- ADA
Adenosine Deaminase in CSF