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Specimen Collection

 Test Name ADA/PNP (Adenosine Deaminase & Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase)
 Test Code SAADA
 Specimen Type EDTA (preferrable) or Heparin whole blood. Do NOT use gel tubes.
 Minimum Volume 0.5 mL
 Preferred Volume 1.0 ml
Comments Specimen should be collected prior to any transfusion. Lab Notes Please advise QHPS Metabolic Laboratory prior to shipment of specimen. DO NOT SPIN. Transport at 4oC within 24 hours. DO NOT freeze. Refrigerated sample is stable for 1 week. If specimen is collected on Thursday or Friday, store at 4oC over weekend and send on Wednesday.
MBS item number 65075
 Assay Performed Metabolic Laboratory
Pathology Queensland
Block 7 Level 4, Herston Hosptials' Campus, Butterfield St
Herston 4029
QLD
(07) 3646 8428
 Assay Frequency As requested.