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Test ID FADPC Adenosine Deaminase, Pericardial Fluid

Method Name

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Reporting Name

Adenosine Deaminase Pericardial Fld

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Collect Pericardial Fluid in a leak-proof container. Centrifuge specimen at room temperature, transfer 0.3 mL pericardial fluid to plastic vial and freeze.

 

Note:    1. Source required

            2. Specimen must remain frozen until received at performing lab.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reference Values

0.0   â€“ 11.3 U/L

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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