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Specimen collection
High-risk result notification
Blood specimen order of draw
RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
Pathology request form
Clinical Analyte Unit conversion tool
Test Name
ADA/PNP (Adenosine Deaminase & Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase)
Test Code
SAADA
Specimen Type
EDTA (preferrable) or Heparin whole blood. Do NOT use gel tubes.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Preferred Volume
1.0 ml
Comments
Specimen should be collected prior to any transfusion.
Lab Notes
Please advise QHPS Metabolic Laboratory prior to shipment of specimen. DO NOT SPIN. Transport at 4oC within 24 hours. DO NOT freeze. Refrigerated sample is stable for 1 week. If specimen is collected on Thursday or Friday, store at 4oC over weekend and send on Wednesday.
MBS item number
65075
Assay Performed
Metabolic Laboratory
Pathology Queensland
Block 7 Level 4, Herston Hosptials' Campus, Butterfield St
Herston 4029
QLD
(07) 3646 8428
Assay Frequency
As requested.