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HelpTest Code P5NT Pyrimidine 5' Nucleotidase, Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)
Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request Form (T755) with the specimen.
Useful For
Evaluation of marked basophilic stippling
Evaluation of hemolytic anemia
Method Name
Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Reporting Name
Pyrimidine 5' Nucleotidase, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BSpecimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated | 20 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
Normal
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83915
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| P5NT | Pyrimidine 5' Nucleotidase, B | 2902-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2734 | Pyrimidine 5' Nucleotidase, B | 2902-5 |