ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0080235: 5'Nucleotidase |
| Test Mnemonic: 5NUCL | |
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Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST.
Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum at 2-8°C. Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles and hemolysis. Unacceptable Conditions: Ambient specimens greater than 4 hours old. Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks |
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| Reference Interval: |
| 0-15 U/L |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83915 |