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HelpTest ID NBLD0588 Adenosine Deaminase, Pleural Fluid
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Pleural Fluid
Sources: Pleural Fluid
Container/Tube: Standard Transport Tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect Pleural fluid in a leak proof container; centrifuge specimen at room temperature, transfer 0.5 mL to standard tube and freeze. Ship frozen.
Note: Specimen must remain frozen until received at performing lab.
Secondary ID
75664Method Name
Quantitative Spectrometry
Reporting Name
Adenosine Deaminase Pleural FldSpecimen Type
Pleural FluidSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleural Fluid | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Whole blood, Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens, Turbid specimen |
Reference Values
0 - 30 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
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
1 to 8 days
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 23090 | Source |
| 23091 | Adenosine Deaminase Pleural Fld |