Diagnostic test
ADENOSINE DEAMINASE ADA-ASCITIC FLUID - INLAB
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What does ADENOSINE DEAMINASE ADA-ASCITIC FLUID - INLAB measure?
This test measures adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity in ascitic fluid, the fluid that can collect in the abdomen. ADA is an enzyme associated with immune cell activity. The test may be used to help evaluate possible causes of ascites, including conditions involving inflammation or infection such as tuberculosis. Results are interpreted along with medical history, examination findings, and other laboratory or imaging tests.
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