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General
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Clinical Use:
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This assay is used for fractionating ADA1 and ADA2 in regard to Total ADA activity.
Adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency is a systemic purine metabolic disorder that primarily affects
lymphocyte development, viability, and function; and is characterised by abnormal inflammation of various tissues.
Testing MUST be arranged BEFORE collection. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested fortnightly. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| ADA2, ADA2 Deficiency, Adenosine Deaminase (Serum/Plasma), Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, DADA2, |
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Code:
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ADA |
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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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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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PLEASE CONTACT BGU PRIOR TO COLLECTION.
Sample MUST reach BGU on day of collection.
Plasma must not be haemolysed.
Collect sample Monday-Wednesday only.
Do not collect prior to public holidays.
Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $87.00 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin, No Gel (DKGNLITH) |
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EDTA (LAVENDER) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Contact BGU when sample is received. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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300uL |
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Stability:
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1 week chilled |
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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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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
QLD Pathology-Royal Brisbane Hospital |
(07) 3646 3636 |
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Last Updated : 04-09-2024 09:26 |