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Order Name FADPF Adenosine Deaminase, Pleural Fluid

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Adenosine Deaminase, Pleural Fluid MAYO


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Pleural Fluid

Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1.Collect pleural fluid in a leak proof container.

2. Centrifuge specimen at ambient temperature.

3. Transfer 0.5 mL into a plastic vial and freeze.

3. Ship frozen.

Note: Specimen must remain frozen until received at performing lab.


Secondary ID

75664

Method Name

Quantitative Spectrometry

Reporting Name

Adenosine Deaminase Pleural Fld

Specimen Type

Pleural Fluid

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Pleural Fluid Frozen (preferred) 30 days
  Refrigerated  7 days

Reject Due To

Whole blood Reject
Bronchoalveolar lavage Reject
Turbid specimen Reject

Reference Values

0-30 U/L

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

CPT Code Information

84311

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FADPF Adenosine Deaminase Pleural Fld 35704-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z5889 Adenosine Deaminase Pleural Fld 35704-6

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday

Report Available

3 to 8 days

Useful For

Evaluation of tuberculous pleuritis