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Test Code FADDP 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.


Method Name

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Reporting Name

Adenosine Deaminase Pericardial Fld

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Specimen 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 Laboratories

Test 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

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FADDP Adenosine Deaminase Pericardial Fld 49760-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z5894 Adenosine Deaminase Pericardial Fld 49760-2

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday

Report Available

1 to 8 days