ADAPLEURL
Adenosine Deaminase, Pleural Fluid
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3688
Synonyms:
FADPF
ADA PLEURL
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Sterile (leak proof) container
Specimen Type:
Pleural fluid
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Centrifuge the specimen at room temperature.
2. Transfer the fluid to a standard transport tube and freeze.
3. The specimen must remain frozen until received at the referral lab.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen (Preferred) - 30 days
Refrigerated - 7 Days
Unacceptable Condition:
Turbid specimens, whole blood and BAL samples will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
84311 - Adenosine Deaminase Pleural Fluid (EAP 30021472)
Test Schedule:
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Turnaround Time:
2-9 Days
Method:
Quantitative Spectrometry