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Test ID
1239000647
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Pleural Fluid, Frozen |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | Patient Preparation Collect specimens in leak-proof container Collect Pleural Fluid. Specimen Preparation Centrifuge specimen at room temperature. Transfer 0.5 mL fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 0.2 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature Frozen. Specimen must remain frozen until received in lab. Unacceptable Conditions Whole blood. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens. Turbid specimens. Remarks Indicate source on requisition. Stability Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARUP | FLUID CONTAINER | Yes | Frozen | 0.5 |
Performing Section
ARUP
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| SEE SCANNED RESULT | 1813000 | |
| ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, PLEURAL FLUID | 1239003592 | 35704-6 (Adenosine deaminase:CCnc:Pt:Plr fld:Qn:) |