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HelpTest Code F5NULM 5'-Nucleotidase, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | 5NTD |
| Epic ID | LAB2258 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Coupled Enzyme Kinetic Assay
Useful For
Aiding diagnosis and monitoring of hepatobiliary disease and bile duct obstructions
Ruling out bone pathology as the source of elevated serum alkaline phosphatase
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
<4.6 U/L
For International System of Units (SI) conversion for Reference Values, see www.mayocliniclabs.com/order-tests/si-unit-conversion.html.
CPT Code Information
83915