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5' Nucleotidase

Order Code
001701
CPT
83915
Test Details
TAT

8 days

Methodology

Kinetic − 340 nm

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

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Test Overview

Enzyme test used to differentiate liver from bone disease. Elevated in liver dysfunction, especially cholestasis.

Specimen Type

Serum (EDTA or heparin Plasma may be used)

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube for Serum, lavender-top (EDTA) tube or green-top (heparin) tube for Plasma

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
001701
CPT
83915
Test Details
TAT

8 days

Methodology

Kinetic − 340 nm

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Enzyme test used to differentiate liver from bone disease. Elevated in liver dysfunction, especially cholestasis.

Specimen Type

Serum (EDTA or heparin Plasma may be used)

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube for Serum, lavender-top (EDTA) tube or green-top (heparin) tube for Plasma

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3