Adenosine Deaminase, Pleural Fluid
Test Mnemonic
PFAD
CPT Codes
- 84311 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
35704-6
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Fluid, pleural | Clean container | Frozen | Use leak-proof container. Centrifuge specimen, transfer to a clean container and freeze. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Days Performed
Sun, Tue, Thu
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Spectrophotometry (S) |
Reference Range
| Adenosine Deaminase, Pleural Fluid | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0 - 30 | U/L |
Special Info
Indicate source. Whole blood, BAL specimens, and turbid specimens will be rejected.