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Test ID FADDC Adenosine Deaminase, CSF

Method Name

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Reporting Name

Adenosine Deaminase, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF

Collect CSF in a leak-proof container. Send 0.3 mL Frozen.

 

Note:    1. Centrifuge specimen at room temperature. Collect the specimen supernatant and freeze at -20° C. Specimen must remain frozen until received in lab.

            2. Indicate source

            3. Unacceptable: Turbid specimens, whole blood, bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Frozen (preferred) 30 days
  Refrigerated  7 days
  Ambient  2 hours

Reference Values

0.0  – 1.5 U/L

 

Day(s) Performed

Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday

Report Available

1 - 4 days

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

CPT Code Information

84311

NY State Approved

Yes