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Neuron Specific Enolase, CSF : 0081226

Mnemonic: NSE CSF

Methodology: Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Mon
Reported: 1-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: CSF.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.5 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately.)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval:
1.0-7.0 µg/L
Interpretive Data: This assay is performed using the CanAg® Neuron Specific Enolase Enzyme Immunoassay. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably.

See Compliance Statement D: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 86316