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HelpTest Code FADBC Adenosine Deaminase, RBC
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA), pink top (K2 EDTA), or green top (sodium or lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Send 1 mL 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 15 days |
| Ambient | 15 days |
Useful For
As a marker of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
3 to 8 daysReporting Name
Adenosine Deaminase RBCReference Values
400 - 900 mU/g Hb
Method Name
Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Performing Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
84311