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HelpTest ID FADBC Adenosine Deaminase, RBC
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA), pink top (K2 EDTA), or green top (sodium or lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Send 1 mL whole blood refrigerate.
Method Name
Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Reporting Name
Adenosine Deaminase RBCSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 15 days |
| Ambient | 15 days |
Reference Values
400 - 900 mU/g Hb
Day(s) Performed
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
3 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.CPT Code Information
84311
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FADBC | Adenosine Deaminase RBC | 47549-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FADBC | Adenosine Deaminase RBC | 47549-1 |
Useful For
As a marker of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)