| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
ADENOSINE DEAMINASE (DEFICIENCY), RBC - (B)
Test Code:
MIS8
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| Clinical Information: |
Test is used for the investigation of SCIDS.
For investigation of ADA or PNP deficiency only. See separate listing for investigation of Hemolytic anemia due to excess ADA. |
| Collection Devices: |
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| Specimen Required: |
Whole Blood: 4.0 mL
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| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
Interpretation to accompany test result.
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| Availability: |
By Prior Arrangement Only
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| See Also: | |
| 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. Ship whole blood overnight on ice to ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab. Pack with care to prevent breakage and freezing. Overnight shipping for arrival on Monday-Friday. If patient has received RBC transfusion within 2 months, write "TRANSFUSED" on the request for testing. |