Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog
5 NUCLEOTIDASE |
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Test code: |
5NUCL |
Specimen type: |
Serum |
Tube type / collection container: |
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Specimen collection notes: |
Preferred collection device is plain red-top (nonserum separator) tube. Serum separator tube (SST) also acceptable. |
What to submit: |
1 mL aliquot of serum, frozen; minimum 0.2 mL for adults. Please submit a separate frozen aliquot for this test. It may not be combined with any other test requiring a frozen aliquot. |
Patient preparation: |
None. |
Specimen Processing Instructions: |
Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm. 1 mL aliquot of serum. |
Transport temperature: |
Frozen (preferred) or refrigerated. |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: Unacceptable. Refrigerated: 1 week. Frozen: 2 weeks. |
Rejection criteria: |
Room temperature specimens are not acceptable. |
Reference range: |
0-10 U/L. |
Alert limits: |
Not applicable. |
Additional information: |
None. |
CPT code(s): |
83915 |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | |
| When performed: |
Monday - Friday, 1,2,3. Sunday night. |
Test includes: |
5' Nucleotidase. |
Methodology: |
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Kinetic
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