ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

5'Nucleotidase : 0080235

Mnemonic: 5NUCL

Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature:  1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

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 (collection to initiation of testing):  Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval:
0-15 U/L
CPT Code(s): 83915
Cross References: 5'Nucleotidase
 
 

 

 

 
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