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Adenosine Deaminase in Pericardial Fluid
3002984
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Ordering Recommendation
Use to evaluate tuberculous pericarditis.
Mnemonic
ADAPERCAR
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
Pericardial 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 or Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) specimens. Turbid specimens.
Remarks
Indicate source on requisition.
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 30 days
Reference Interval
0-40 U/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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3002985 | Adenosine Deaminase, Pericardial Fluid | 49760-2 |
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Aliases
Adenosine Deaminase in Pericardial Fluid
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