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HelpEpic Code LAB1231229 Adenosine Deaminase, Pleural Fluid
Additional Codes
1231229
Specimen Requirements
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.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood, Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens, Turbid specimen
Specimen Stability
Frozen (preferred): 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Test Frequency
Available 3 days a week, report TAT: 3-8 days
Reference Range
0 - 30 U/L
Performing Department
Send out to ARUP Ref. Lab
Performing Department Laboratory Location
REFERRAL SEND OUTS
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrometry
CPT
84311
CDM Code
n/a
Epic Test ID
123010415
Reviewed Date
1/23/2025