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Test Code MISCLM Pyrimidine 5' Nucleotidase, Blood

Additional Codes

 

MAYO Test ID

P5NT

EPIC Test ID

LAB2608

 

Reporting Name

Pyrimidine 5' Nucleotidase, B

Useful For

Evaluation of marked basophilic stippling

 

Evaluation of hemolytic anemia

Method Name

Kinetic Spectrophotometry

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Whole Blood ACD-B


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.


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

Reference Values

Normal

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

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

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.

Report Available

10 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request Form (T755) with the specimen.