Epic Code LAB848 Adenosine Deaminase in CSF
Performing Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Leak-proof container
Submission Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge cerebrospinal fluid specimen at ambient temperature.
2. Transfer 0.5 mL fluid (supernatant) into a sterile vial and freeze.
3. Send frozen. Specimen must remain frozen until received at performing lab.
4. Indicate source on requisition.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
| Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) | Reject |
| Glass tubes | Reject |
| Turbid specimens | Reject |
| Whole blood | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Reference Values
0-9 U/L
Clinical Information
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Reporting Name
Adenosine Deaminase in CSFMethod Name
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
CPT Code Information
84311
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FADCF | Adenosine Deaminase in CSF | 35703-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z5892 | Adenosine Deaminase, CSF | 35703-8 |