Test Code 5'NUCLEO 5 NUCLEOTIDASE
Additional Codes
Quest test code: 671
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Specimen Requirements
Serum-Red top Preferred-Frozen
Preferred Volume: 1.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Reference Values
0-10 U/L
Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Kinetic
Specimen Transport Temperature
Centrifuge and transfer serum specimens to a clean, plastic transport tube. Freeze and ship frozen.
Specimen Stability
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Room temperature: Unacceptable
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Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT Code: 83915