ADA Adenosine Deaminase CSF
ADA أدينوزين دي أميناز سائل النخاع الشوكي (CSF)
Sample Type
🧪 CSF
Results In
⏱ 5-6 Days
Fasting
✅ Not Required
Parameters
📊 1
What is ADA Adenosine Deaminase CSF?
This test measures the level of Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) enzyme in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which surrounds your brain and spinal cord. Elevated ADA levels in CSF can be a marker for certain infections or inflammatory conditions affecting the central nervous system.
Why is this test important?
The test is primarily used to aid in the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis, a serious form of tuberculosis affecting the brain and spinal cord. It helps differentiate this condition from other types of meningitis, guiding timely and appropriate treatment.
How to Prepare
No special preparation is required for the patient, as the CSF sample collection (lumbar puncture) is a medical procedure performed by a healthcare professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
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