Home
HelpTest Code LAB1234613 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.
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 LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
84311
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FADPF | Adenosine Deaminase Pleural Fld | 35704-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z5889 | Adenosine Deaminase Pleural Fld | 35704-6 |
Day(s) Performed
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday