Test Code MISC1WARDEADACS Adenosine Deaminase - CSF
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
ADACS
Collection Requirements
CSF
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
CSF Collection Kit
Transport
CSF frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Send 0.5 mL CSF Frozen in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 month
Minimum Testing Volume
0.2 mL
Reference Range
0.0-9.0 U/L
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Reported
4-7 days
CPT Codes
-84311
Unacceptable Conditions
Whole blood, Bronchioalveolar lavage.