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HelpCatalog ID P5NT Pyrimidine 5' Nucleotidase, Blood
Useful For
Evaluation of marked basophilic stippling
Evaluation of hemolytic anemia
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.
AUMC Laboratory Catalog
Note:
Collect 5.0 mL blood in Yellow top (ACD solution B) tube.
Reference Values
Normal
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Specimen 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 |
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 |
Reporting Name
Pyrimidine 5' Nucleotidase, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request Form (T755) with the specimen.