Test directory: Adenosine Deaminase, Pleural Fluid

Ordering Code 8564
Test Name Adenosine Deaminase, Pleural Fluid
Preferred Specimen Pleural Fluid
Preferred Container Sterile Container
Optimum Volume 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions Indicate source on requisition. Centrifuge specimen at room temperature. Transfer to aliquot tube, then freeze.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 72 Hours
Frozen: 6 Months
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 5 Days
Methodology Kinetic; Spectrophotometric
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 23, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
ADA, Pleural Fluid ALL See report.