ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

5'Nucleotidase : 0080235

Mnemonic: 5NUCL

Methodology: Quantitative Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL) Avoid hemolysis.)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Room temperature specimens greater than 4 hours old.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval:
0-15 U/L
Interpretive Data:

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CPT Code(s): 83915