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Adenosine Deaminase (Fluid)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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ADA is an enzyme catalyzing the deamination reaction from adenosine to inosine. The enzyme is widely distributed in human tissues, especially high in T lymphocytes. Increased ADA activity was observed in patients with tuberculous effusions. Also elevated serum ADA activity has been observed in patients with acute hepatitis, alcoholic hepatic fibrosis, chronic active hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, viral hepatitis and hepatoma. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| ADA, |
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Code:
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FADA |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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<24 U/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Fluids |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Aliquot sample into urine tube. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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150uL |
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Stability:
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1 week chilled; 2 months frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
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Last Updated : 30-09-2020 09:53 |