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HelpTest Code FADBC Adenosine Deaminase, RBC
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA), or green-top (sodium or lithium heparin) tube(s). Send 1 mL EDTA or Sodium or Lithium heparin whole blood refrigerate.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in EDTA lavender vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 15 days | |
| Ambient | 15 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Reject |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Day(s) Performed
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysReporting Name
Adenosine Deaminase RBCReference Values
400 - 900 mU/g Hb
Method Name
Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Performing Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
84311