Test Name

ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, ASCITIC FLUID

Aliases

ADA ASCITIC FLUID

Abbreviations

ADA

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

168

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Ascitic (peritoneal) fluid in leak proof container.

Clinical Utility

Ancillary test for evaluation of tuberculosis, active infection or immune activation.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026