Adenosine Deaminase, Blood (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Alias
- Adenosine Deaminase, ADA
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Whole blood
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Dark Green (Lithium Heparin) 4 mL
- Alternative collection container: Dark Green (Sodium Heparin) 4 mL
- Alternative collection container: Lavender (EDTA) 4 mL
Required volume
- Optimal volume: 4 mL whole blood
- Minimum/pediatric volume: 0.5 mL whole blood
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection)
Transport and stability
- Stable for 15 days at refrigeration temperature (preferred)
- Stable for 15 days at room temperature
Rejection criteria
- Gross hemolysis
- Specimens received where the proper collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Testing Information
Relevant clinical history
- Family history
- Must include diagnosis and/or patient symptoms on the requisition
Clinical interpretation
- Results interpretation should be correlated with clinical and other laboratory findings
Performance
Methodology
- Kinetic spectrometry
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
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7 days turnaround time by testing laboratory
Other information
- For investigation of ADA deficiency
Last Updated: September 30, 2024