Test Name: Serum Adenosine Deaminase (ADA)
Price: 600/-
Sample Type: Serum
Report Delivery Time: Same Day
Test Info:
The Serum Adenosine Deaminase test measures the level of adenosine deaminase enzyme in the blood serum. Adenosine deaminase plays a role in immune system function, particularly in lymphocytes. Abnormal levels of serum adenosine deaminase may indicate certain medical conditions, including tuberculosis, viral infections, and lymphoid malignancies. This test aids in the diagnosis and monitoring of these conditions.
ADA plays pivotal roles within the body, including:
- Facilitating the irreversible breakdown of purine (adenosine), aiding in nucleic acid base turnover.
- Activation of lymphocytes and other white blood cells crucial for mounting the body's immune response against invading infections.
- Assisting in the differentiation of epithelial cells.
- Supporting the gestation process.
This test evaluates ADA enzyme levels in pleural fluids or serum, which are often elevated as part of the immune response during tuberculosis, thus aiding in the timely diagnosis of the disease.
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