5'-N'Tase

Alternative names:

5'-NT; 5-nucleotidase

Normal values:

The normal value is 0 to 1.6 U/L.

Note: U/L = units per liter

What abnormal results mean:

Greater than normal levels of 5'-N'Tase may indicate:

• cholestasis (congestion of the biliary system, such as gall stones)
• hepatic ischemia (inadequate vascularization of the liver)
• hepatic necrosis (destruction of liver cells)
• hepatic tumor
• hepatitis
• use of a hepatotoxic drug