Adenosine Deaminase, Peritoneal Fluid
Test Mnemonic
PERAD
CPT Codes
- 84311 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
49759-4
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.5 mL | Fluid, peritoneal | Clean container | Frozen | Use leak-proof container. Centrifuge sample, then aliquot 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) |
Special Info
Indicate source. Whole blood, BAL specimens, and turbid specimens will be rejected.