Plasma Adenosine Deaminase


Test Name
Plasma Adenosine Deaminase
Test Code
SAADAP
Specimen Type

 EDTA or Lithium Heparin plasma

Minimum Volume
1mL
Preferred Volume
2mL
Comments

Medical Staff

Note: This test should ONLY be used for ADA2 deficiency (DADA2). To test for ADA-SCID or Diamond Blackfan anaemia, order "ADA/PNP (Adenosine Deaminase & Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase)".

Specimen should be collected prior to any transfusion, or at least 24 hrs after transfusion of plasma containing products.

To reduce the likelihood of the sample being haemolysed, a venous collection is preferred.

Lab Notes           

Separate the plasma as soon as possible on receipt. Plasma must not be haemolysed. The separated sample is stable for 1 week when refrigerated at 4oC. Send both the separated plasma and the primary tube containing the red cells with the routine interstate sending on Wednesday. Transport at 4oC. DO NOT freeze.

Please advise the Metabolic Laboratory at Pathology Queensland prior to shipment of specimen.

Assay Performed
Metabolic Laboratory
Pathology Queensland
Block 7 Level 3, Herston Hospitals’ Campus,
Butterfield St
Herston QLD 4029
(07) 3646 8428
Assay Frequency

As requested.

Activated T Cells and Double Negative T Cells

Activated T Cells and Double Negative T Cells 2