Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
Test Name: |
ADENOSINE DEAMINASE (DEFICIENCY) - (P)
Test Code:
MIS8
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Clinical Information: |
Test is used for monitoring enzyme replacement therapy.
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Collection Devices: |
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Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 0.5 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. 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. |