5'Nucleotidase
Also known as: 5NUCL
Use
The 5'Nucleotidase test is primarily used to evaluate liver function and to help differentiate whether an enzyme elevation is due to a hepatocellular pattern or a cholestatic pattern. It can be particularly useful in determining the cause of liver dysfunction when other test results are ambiguous.
Special Instructions
Separate serum from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection. Avoid hemolysis and repeated freeze/thaw cycles for optimal test performance.
Limitations
This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is intended for clinical purposes and performed in a CLIA certified laboratory. Results should be interpreted in the context of the overall clinical picture, and false positives or negatives can occur due to pre-analytical or analytical factors.
New York Approved
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 1690-7
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells as soon as possible or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated storage and transport recommended.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; repeated freeze/thaw cycles
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |