ADA for TB (adenosine deaminase)
- Description
- Enzyme assays This test is not currently included in the laboratory's UKAS scope of accreditation to ISO15189:2022.
- Clinical details
ADA is raised in pleural/ascitic fluids/ CSF of patients with TB
- Related condition
- Reference range
<35- IU/L <6-IU/L/ CSF
- Units
IU/L
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Reference Services : Blackfriars Hub
- Laboratory
- Inherited Metabolic Disease
- Sample type and volume required
Fluid samples for ADA analysis MUST be packed in individual plastic bags. The request form should be accessible in the side pocket as the plastic bag containing the sample can only be opened in a CL3 laboratory. If multiple samples are received in the same bag, it is possible that none of the samples can be analysed.
Fluid samples received are filtered to be microbiologically safe.
Pleural and ascitic fluid: 2 – 5 mL required
CSF: 1 mL required
- Storage and transport
Stable at 4oC or frozen for at least 4 weeks. Send at room temperature by first class post.
- Turnaround time
1 week
- Contacts
Inherited Metabolic Diseases Unit at Blackfriars Hub
Phone: 020 4591 0070
IMD Duty Biochemist: 07592 502653
Email: ClinicalScientistIMD@synnovis.co.uk
Reference Chemistry
Floor 1, Synnovis hub
Friars Bridge Court
41-43 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 8NZ