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HelpTest Code 5NUC / 001701-LC 5' NUCLEOTIDASE, SERUM
Performing Laboratory
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
Useful For
Investigating the origin of increased serum alkaline phosphatase
Method Name
Kinetic
Reference Values
0-10 IU/L
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Report Available
2 Days
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from cells and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Room Temp: 14 Days
Note: Stable x3 freeze/thaw cycles. Stability information also applies to plasma specimens that have been removed from cells.
Add On Capable
Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 83915 | Nucleotidase 5’ |
Performing Laboratory Location
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Dark Green Top Tube (Lithium Heparin) – Plasma
Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin) – Plasma
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) – Plasma
Red Top Tube