ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Neuron Specific Enolase : 0098198

Mnemonic: NSE

Methodology: Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red.

Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells immediately to avoid release of NSE from blood cells. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Hemolyzed specimens.

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

Reference Interval:
3.7-8.9 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
Cross References: NSE (Neuron Specific Enolase)