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Adenosine Deaminase (pleural fluid)
(a.k.a ADA in TB)
Test Code: ADT
Special instructions
Please contact duty biochemist (4050) to discuss before requesting
Sent away
to St Thomas' Hospital
Contact Laboratory before requesting
Reference range
<35
Units
IU/L
Turnaround Time
14
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
ADA is raised in pleural/ascitic fluids/ CSF of patients with TB.
Test rarely indicated, for specialist use only.
