Adenosine Deaminase
Test Information
Test Name
Adenosine Deaminase
Synonyms
ADA
Preferred Specimen
Pleural aspirate - into plain non-gel or heparin non-gel tube or blood gas syringe
Testing Location
Referral
Processing Information
Registration Code
ADAF
Notes
- Treat as URGENT
- Send frozen ASAP to the ref lab
Methodology
Minimum Volume
1 mL
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Middlemore Hospital Laboratory (via WHL)
Send Away Transport
Frozen
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