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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for ADA; Fluid

Recent changes for ADA; Fluid
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
7th February 2024	Collection & Request Instructions		Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained. As at July 2023, this fee is $190.

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

7th February 2024

Collection & Request Instructions

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained. As at July 2023, this fee is $190.

ADA; Fluid

Alternative Names:

Adenosine Deaminase; Fluid (Pleural/ Pericardial/ Peritoneal)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ADF

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

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained. As at July 2023, this fee is $190.

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 Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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