5'Nucleotidase
0080235
Ordering Recommendation
Determine whether enzyme elevation is due to hepatocellular or cholestatic pattern.
Mnemonic
5NUCL
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
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Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Serum separator tube.
- Specimen Preparation
- Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL) Avoid hemolysis.)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Room temperature specimens greater than 4 hours old.
- Remarks
- Stability
- Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
0-15 U/L
Interpretive Data
Compliance Statement B: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
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CPT Code(s)
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0080235 | 5' Nucleotidase | 1690-7 |
Aliases
- Nucleotidase