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Test 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.


Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

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

Reference Values

400 - 900 mU/g Hb

Day(s) Performed

Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT Code Information

84311