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HelpTest Code FADBC Adenosine Deaminase, RBC
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA), pink top (K2 EDTA), or green top (sodium or lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send whole blood in original tube.
2. Send refrigerated.
Method Name
Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Reporting Name
Adenosine Deaminase RBCSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 15 days |
| Ambient | 15 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
400-900 mU/g Hb
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Report Available
3 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
84311