Adenosine deaminase (Fluid)

Referring Laboratory

LabPLUS Endocrinology

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ADA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5867

Synonyms

Adenosine deaminase - Pleural Fluid, ADA

Specimen Type

• Pleural Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Specimen Collection
1 mL Fluid Collect
Pleural aspirate. Collect into a sterile container with no anticoagulants. ADA is stable for up to 6 hours at room temperature.

Send chilled at 2-8°C

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