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Alternative Names:

Adenosine Deaminase; Fluid (Pleural/ Pericardial/ Peritoneal)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

RBW

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Fluid

Container Types:

Sterile Container

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Fluid (pleural, pericardial or peritoneal): 1 mL preferred volume, centrifuge and remove clear supernatant from cells.

External Laboratory:

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack