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RED BLOOD CELL ADENOSINE DEAMINASE (082-7239)

CPT 4 Code: 83915

Test Order Mnemonic: RBC ADA

Synonyms: ADA

Lab: Immunology

Request Form: Clinical Immunology

Collection: Routine venipuncture

Storage Instructions: Deliver immediately; room temperature.

Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled specimen, insufficient volume, clotted sample, sample too old

Availability: Samples must be delivered to Pediatric Immunology/Allergy, 8 AM-5 PM, Monday-Friday, Room C2.360, Children's Hospital.

Turnaround Time: Routine: 24 hours

Special Instructions: Call ahead to schedule, 409-772-2658.

Specimen: Blood

Volume: 5 mL blood

Minimum Volume: 3 mL blood

Container: Green-topped (heparin) vacutainer

Reference Ranges: 47.2 - 20.4 units

Methodology: Quantitation of Purine Salvage pathway enzymes by spectrophotometer

Reviewed 07/25/2008 by K. Palkowetz

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