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 EDTASpecimen 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 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
84311