Test Overview
Test Methodology
Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Test Usage
Evaluation of hemolytic anemia of obscure cause. Evaluation of severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome.
Reference Range *
400 - 900 mU/g hemoglobin
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Limitations
Should not be used as a primary screening test unless there is documented family history.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Analytic Time
3 - 8 days
Soft Order Code
FADBC
MiChart Code
FADBC
Synonyms
- Adenosine Deaminiase, Blood
- Adenosine Deaminase, Erythrocytes
- ADA
- ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, BLOOD
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo FADBC (ARUP)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a EDTA lavender or green top tube. Send 4.0 mL of intact whole blood. Refrigerate. Do not transfer blood to other containers.
Normal Volume
4 mL EDTA or heparin whole blood
Minimum Volume
1 mL EDTA or heparin whole blood
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by ARUP Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
84311
Fee Code
AA697
LOINC
1722-8