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Recent changes for Adenosine Deaminase
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
19th June 2026	Preferred Container Type	Plain tube - serum (no Gel)	Sterile Container
18th June 2026	Collection & Request Instructions	Fluid (pleural, pericardial or peritoneal). Centrifuge and remove clear supernatant from cells.	Fluid (pleural, pericardial or peritoneal).

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

19th June 2026

Plain tube - serum (no Gel)

Sterile Container

18th June 2026

Fluid (pleural, pericardial or peritoneal). Centrifuge and remove clear supernatant from cells.

Fluid (pleural, pericardial or peritoneal).

Alternative Names:

Fluid Adenosine Deaminase

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

FLADEN

Specimen Types:

Fluid

Container Types:

Sterile Container

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Fluid (pleural, pericardial or peritoneal).

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites

External Laboratory:

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital

Billing Information:

Please note test not covered by Medicare. Patient will be required to cover cost ($96 plus transport)

This test requires approval from the Chemical Pathologist / Registrar.