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HelpTest ID NBLD0587 Adenosine Deaminase, Pericardial Fluid
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Pericardial fluid
Collection Container/Tube: Leak-proof container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge pericardial fluid specimen at ambient temperature.
2. Transfer 0.5 mL of fluid (supernatant) into a plastic vial and freeze.
3. Send frozen. Specimen must remain frozen until received at performing lab.
4. Indicate source on requisition.
Secondary ID
75667Method Name
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Reporting Name
Adenosine Deaminase Pericardial FldSpecimen Type
Body FluidSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) | Reject |
| Glass tubes | Reject |
| Turbid specimens | Reject |
| Whole blood | Reject |
Reference Values
0-40 U/L
Performing Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesTest 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
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Report Available
1 to 8 days
Sanford Laboratories - Enterprise Additional Information:
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 23093 | Adenosine Deaminase Pericardial Fld |