Adenosine Deaminase (Blood) Test

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Alternate Names	Adenosine Deaminase Monitoring, PEG-Adenosine Deaminase Monitoring, PEG-ADA Monitoring, ADA2, ADA1, DADA2, Total ADA
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This assay is used for fractionating ADA1 and ADA2 in regards to Total ADA activity. It can also be used in monitoring therapeutic levels of PEG-adenosine deaminase administered to children with inherited deficiency of adenosine deaminase.
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport refrigerated at 4°C
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test can be added up to 7 days from collection, subject to sample availability.

Container ID	S, SP, CR
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Please forward sample to Central Specimen Reception refrigerated Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Receptions Aliquot at least 300 uL of serum and place sample in 4°C Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes