Test Name
ADENOSINE DEAMINASE, CSF
Aliases
ADA CSF
Abbreviations
ADA
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
168
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
SAMPLE TYPE: If multiple CSF tests are required, minimum is 5ml divided between 3-4 sequentially labelled tubes. When this is done, tube 1 is used for chemical tests. Further details on this can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrqeWtceFek&t=14s
Clinical Utility
Ancillary test for evaluation of tuberculosis, active infection or immune activation.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026