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Test ID FADPL Adenosine Deaminase, Pleural Fluid

Method Name

Quantitative Spectrometry

Reporting Name

Adenosine Deaminase Pleural Fld

Specimen Type

Pleural Fluid

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

 

Note:    1. Source is required.

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

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reference Values

0.0   â€“ 9.4 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