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Help5' Nucleotidase
Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Gold SST
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.4 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Room temperature specimens greater than four hours old.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells within TWO hours of collection. Deliver specimen to the CPA freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells within TWO hours of collection. Refrigerate serum.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp |
4 h |
| Refrigerated | 1 w | |
| Frozen |
2 w |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
5 Nucleotidase
5Nucleotidase
5'-Nucleotidase
5-Nucleotidase
5NUCLEOTSE
Nucleotidase, 5'
Nucleotidase
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 1 - 2 d |
Methodology
Method: Quantitative Enzymatic
Analytical Volume: 0.2 mL
Limitations:
Reference Range
| 0.0 - 15.0 U/L |
CPT Codes
83915
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | 5'Nucleotidase |
| Reference Test Number: |
0080235 |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday - Friday with the ARUP courier. |