Adenosine Deaminase, Fluid

Test Code:  ADAFLD
Assay Schedule:  M,W,F
Reporting Schedule:  6-9 days
CPT:  84311

Collection

Specimen(s):
  • Body Fluid

Acceptable Container(s):
  • Sterile container

Volume:
  • Preferred: 0.3 mL
  • Minimum: 0.1 mL

Stability:
  • Ambient: 1 day
  • Refrigerated: 3 days
  • Frozen: 6 months

Processing & Shipping

Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge and transfer supernatant to transport tube. Freeze at -20C.

Shipping Instructions:
Ship frozen

Special Instructions:
Indicate sample source on requisition.The following fluids are acceptable: CSF, peritoneal fluid, or pleural fluid.

Rejection Criteria:
Turbid specimens and whole blood specimens are unacceptable.

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