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HelpEpic Code LAB1231228 Adenosine Deaminase, Peritoneal Fluid
Additional Codes
1231228
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Peritoneal fluid (Ascites, Paracentesis)
Container/Tube: Standard transport container
Specimen volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect Peritoneal Fluid in a leak-proof container. Centrifuge specimen at room temperature, transfer 0.5 mL peritoneal fluid to plastic vial and Ship frozen. The specimen must remain frozen until received at the performing lab.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Frozen (preferred)
Refigrerated
Rejection Criteria
Thawing: Colk Ok, Warm reject
Other Tissue Swab: Whole blood, Brochoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens, Turbid Specimens
Specimen Stability
Peritoneal: Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Test Frequency
Performed 3 days a week, routine TAT: 1 - 8 days
Reference Range
0-30 U/L
Performing Department
Send out to ARUP Ref. Lab
Performing Department Laboratory Location
REFERRAL SEND OUTS
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
CPT
84311
CDM Code
n/a
Epic Test ID
123010414
Reviewed Date
1/23/2025