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Catalog ID ADACSF Adenosine Deaminase in CSF

Additional Codes

CPOE: Ref Adenosine Deaminase in CSF

DOE: Ref ADA CSF

Specimen

CSF collected in leak-proof container, 0.5 mL (0.2 mL minimum), frozen

***If CSF is not clear, centrifuge specimen for 3 minutes, transfer 0.5 mL of supernatant to transport tube, and freeze.***

Rejection Criteria

CSF with macroscopically visible contamination of blood and or WBCs, turbid specimens, specimens other than CSF, specimens at room temperature >24 hours, insufficient quantity, unlabelled specimen

Interpretative Information

Use to evaluate tuberculous meningitis.

Performing Lab

ARUP Laboratories

Turn-Around-Time

1-4 days (performed on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays)

Reference Values

0-9 U/L