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Test Code FADFL Adenosine Deaminase in Peritoneal Fluid


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Peritoneal fluid (ascites, abdominal fluid, paracentesis fluid

Collection Container/Tube: Leak-proof container

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge specimen at ambient temperature.

2. Transfer 0.5 mL into a plastic vial and freeze

3. Send frozen. Specimen must remain frozen until received at the performing lab.

4. Indicate source on requisition.


Method Name

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Reporting Name

Adenosine Deaminase Peritoneal Fld

Specimen Type

Peritoneal

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Peritoneal 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

0-30 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 U.S. 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
FADFL Adenosine Deaminase Peritoneal Fld 49759-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
FADFL Adenosine Deaminase Peritoneal Fld 49759-4

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday

Report Available

1 to 8 days