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Test Name:
5’ Nucleotidase
- SBMF No:
44137 - Performance Lab Name:
ARUP Laboratories - Test Mnemonic:
5-NUC - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
83915 - LOINC Code:
1690-7 - Ref Lab Test No:
0080235 - Also Known As:
Nucleotidase - Spec Type:
Serum - Spec Container:
Gold top (SST) or red top (serum) tube - Pref Vol:
1.0 mL - Min Vol:
0.3 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Routine venipuncture - Spec Process:
Clot 30 minutes
Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
Immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
4 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
1 week refrigerated (2-8°C)
2 weeks frozen – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Methodology:
Enzymatic - Use:
5' Nucleotidase is helpful in the differential diagnosis between disorders affecting bone and liver. - Reference Range:
0-15 U/L - Day Run:
Sun-Sat (daily) - Time Reported:
1-2 days - Test Type:
ENZYME
