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Adenosine Deaminase Pleural Fluid

Order Code
830893
CPT
84311
Test Details
Synonyms

ADA

TAT

19 days

Methodology

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures ADA levels in pleural fluid. Elevated ADA suggests tuberculous pleuritis or other infectious/inflammatory pleural diseases.

Specimen Type

Pleural fluid

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile Container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days
Order Code
830893
CPT
84311
Test Details
Synonyms

ADA

TAT

19 days

Methodology

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures ADA levels in pleural fluid. Elevated ADA suggests tuberculous pleuritis or other infectious/inflammatory pleural diseases.

Specimen Type

Pleural fluid

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile Container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days