ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0098198: Neuron Specific Enolase |
| Test Mnemonic: NSE | |
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Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri Reported: 1-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL plain red. Serum should be separated from cells immediately.
Transport: 1 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP. Serum should be separated from cells immediately to avoid release of NSE from blood cells. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Hemolyzed specimens. Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 year |
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| Reference Interval: |
| 3.7-8.9 µg/L |
| Interpretive Data: | |
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This assay is performed using the ALPCO Diagnostics Neuron Specific Enolase EIA. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably.
Please refer to Statement D in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86316 |