Test Code LAB10433 5-Nucleotidase
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
5NUC
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 1 week
Frozen: 2 weeks
Minimum Testing Volume
0.2 mL
Reference Range
0-15 U/L
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
4-6 days
CPT Codes
83915