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Test Code FADCF Adenosine Deaminase in CSF


Specimen Required


Collect CSF in a leak-proof container. Centrifuge specimen at room temperature and send 0.5 mL frozen.


Specimen Type

CSF

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Frozen (preferred) 30 days
  Refrigerated  7 days
  Ambient  24 hours

Reject Due To

Hemolysis NA
Lipemia NA
Icterus NA
Other Turbid specimens; whole blood; bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL); Glass tubes for frozen specimens

Reference Values

0-9 U/L

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT Code Information

84311

Day(s) Performed

Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday

Report Available

1 to 8 days