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5' Nucleotidase : 671
Test Code5NUCQ or 671
CPT Codes
83915
Instructions
Plain red.
Transport Container
Centrifuge plain red and aliquot 1 mL (Min: 0.2 mL) serum into a standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Colorimetric, Kinetic
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Friday
Report Available
2-4 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
0-10 U/L
Clinical Significance
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics