5' Nucleotidase
Test Mnemonic
NUC5P
CPT Codes
- 83915 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
1690-7
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into a standard aliquot tube. Avoid hemolysis. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 2 weeks (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzymatic |
Reference Range
| 5' Nucleotidase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0 - 15 | U/L |
Special Info
Avoid hemolysis. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Determine whether enzyme elevation is due to hepatocellular or cholestatic pattern.