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ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, BLOOD
Test code:
 ADAB
Specimen type:
 Whole Blood
Tube type / collection container:
Specimen collection notes:
 Preferred specimen is whole blood in lavender-top EDTA tube. Whole blood in yellow-top ACD Solution B tube is also acceptable. Green-top heparin tubes are not acceptable.
What to submit:
4 mL whole blood (EDTA or ACD); minimum 1 mL.
Patient preparation:
 None.
 
Specimen Processing Instructions:
None.
Transport temperature:
 Refrigerated (preferred) or room temperature.
Specimen stability:
 Room Temperature: 5 days. Refrigerated: 20 days.
Rejection criteria:
 Frozen specimens unacceptable. Green-top (heparin) tube is not acceptable.
 
Reference range:
 0.3-1.4 IU/g Hb
Alert limits:
 Not applicable.
Additional information:
 None.
CPT code(s):
 84311
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.  The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
When performed:
 Monday - Friday morning
Test includes:
 Adenosine Deaminase, Blood
Methodology:
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Kinetic
Synonyms:
Adenosine Deaminase
Adenosine Deam, Blood