5’ Nucleotidase

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Test Code
NTD

CPT Codes
83915

Specimen Container
No additive (red-top)

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (0.3 mL minimum).

Transport Temperature
Frozen, stable 2 weeks

Reject Criteria
Received room temperature

Methodology
Colorimetric, Kinetic

Reference Range
0-10 U/L

Clinical Use
Increased enzyme levels in sera are associated with certain forms of liver disease, such as intra- or extra-hepatic obstruction and particularly in cases of hepatic carcinoma.

Performed By
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute