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Overview
Adenosine deaminase (ADA) is a protein synthesised by cells throughout the body. ADA functions by activating lymphocytes. The lymphocytes are a kind of white blood cells that help in the immunological response to infections. When the immune system is...
Risk assessment
Tuberculosis, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Lymphoma, Infectious Mononucleosis
Ranges
Women
-14.53 - 25.73 U/L
Men
-18.46 - 27.50 U/L
The presence of more than 43 U/mL of ADA activity in pleural fluid supports the diagnosis of tuberculous pleuritis.
A positive adenosine deaminase test could mean the presence of pleural ...
Test result interpretation
Increased adenosine deaminase range could be due to:
-Tuberculosis
It's usually a sign of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in the pleurae if the adenosine deaminase values in the pleural fluid are significantly more than the adenosine deaminase...
Sample types
For the adenosine deaminase test procedure, a sample of pleural fluid is essential. A healthcare professional collects pleural fluid using a method called thoracentesis. Thoracentesis is a process in which a healthcare professional collects a sample ...
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Blood for ADA
Assessing Adenosine Deaminase Activity for Comprehensive Health Insights
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
The Blood for ADA test measures the level of adenosine deaminase (ADA) in the blood. This enzyme is often elevated in certain infections, especially tuberculosis (TB), and can help diagnose TB, particularly tuberculous pleuritis. Elevated ADA levels may indicate active immune responses or infections involving T-cells, such as TB or other conditions like lymphoma.
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