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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for ADA; Erythrocytes/Red Cells

Recent changes for ADA; Erythrocytes/Red Cells
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
12th February 2024	Collection & Request Instructions	Patient must not have been transfused within 3 months prior to collection. 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.	Patient must not have been transfused within 3 months prior to collection. 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.
7th February 2024	Collection & Request Instructions	Patient must not have been transfused within 3 months prior to collection.	Patient must not have been transfused within 3 months prior to collection. 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

12th February 2024

Collection & Request Instructions

Patient must not have been transfused within 3 months prior to collection.

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.

Patient must not have been transfused within 3 months prior to collection.

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.

7th February 2024

Collection & Request Instructions

Patient must not have been transfused within 3 months prior to collection.

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; Erythrocytes/Red Cells

Alternative Names:

Adenosine Deaminase; Erythrocytes/Red Cells
Adenosine Aminohydrolase
Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase
PNP

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

RBW

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Patient must not have been transfused within 3 months prior to collection.

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.

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Do Not Centrifuge

External Laboratory:

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack