Adeninesermcnc
A specialized blood test that measures the level of adenine, a building block of DNA and cellular energy, in your blood serum.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 1719-4
- Short code
- ADE
- Synonyms
- Adenine Ser-mCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST) or plain red top tube
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0.2
- Ref high
- 2.5
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–100 years
- Method
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with UV detection or Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
- CPT
- 82175
- SNOMED
- 313295004
- Specimen volume
- 1.0 mL serum minimum
- Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 72 hours; Frozen (-20°C or below): 2 weeks. Protect from light.
- Hemolysis max
- 50
- Lipemia max
- 100
- Icterus max
- 20
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The Adenine blood test measures the amount of adenine in your serum (the liquid part of your blood). Adenine is a type of molecule called a nucleotide, which is one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA. It also plays a key role in energy production in your cells as part of a molecule called ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
Why is this test done?
This test is usually ordered when your doctor suspects a problem with your body's ability to process adenine or other purines (a group of molecules that includes adenine). It may be used to help diagnose certain metabolic disorders, kidney problems, or rare genetic conditions that affect how your body handles these chemicals.
How is the test performed?
A healthcare professional will draw a small sample of blood from a vein in your arm. The blood is then sent to a laboratory where the serum (the clear liquid that remains after blood clots) is separated and tested for adenine levels. You do not need to fast or prepare specially for this test in most cases.
What do the results mean?
Normal adenine levels vary by laboratory. Your doctor will interpret your results based on your overall health, symptoms, and other test results. Abnormally high or low levels may indicate a problem with your metabolism or kidney function that needs further evaluation.
Reference range
Reference range varies by laboratory method and population. Typically 0.2-2.5 μmol/L (micromoles per liter). Consult laboratory-specific reference intervals.N/A
No specific preparation required. Avoid excessive purine-rich foods 24 hours prior to collection if possible. Inform laboratory of any medications or supplements.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to fast before this test?
Is this a common test?
What happens if my adenine level is abnormal?
Does this test have any risks?
Sources
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