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Laboratory:	Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:	ADENOSINE DEAMINASE (DEFICIENCY) - (P) Test Code: MIS8
Clinical Information:	Test is used for monitoring enzyme replacement therapy.
Collection Devices:	Preferred Device: 1 - Na Heparin 4mL, NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Na Heparin 4mL, NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dikinson & Company Catalogue #: 367871
Specimen Required:	Plasma: 2.0 mL Pediatric Plasma: 0.5 mL
Referral:
Requisition:	_SH Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-92) _SH Hospital Biochemistry Hematology Non Winnipeg Brandon (R250-10-91) _SH Winnipeg Brandon Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-94) _SH Winnipeg Brandon Hospital Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-93)
Reference Values:	Interpretation to accompany test result.
Availability:	By Prior Arrangement Only
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More Information:	Send specimen to Health Sciences Centre Laboratory MS551 for referral to Alberta Children’s Hospital, Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. Call ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab (403-955-7379) to make arrangements prior to shipment. The plasma tube should be isolated, frozen and shipped on dry ice. Overnight shipping for arrival on Monday-Friday. If patient has received RBC transfusion within 2 months, write "TRANSFUSED" on the request for testing.