Neuron Specific Enolase, Serum
| Abbrev Code: | NSPENL | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6763 | Order Name: | Neuron Specific Enolase |
| Synonyms: | NSE | ||
| Methodology: | Immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86316 x1, 86316 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Plasma; hemolyzed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Aliquot 1 mL; 0.5 mL minimum into an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen |
| Stability: | 1 week refrigerated or frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3004312 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Less than or equal to 12.7 ng/mL.
This assay is performed using the BRAHMS NSE Kryptor Immunoassay. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. Results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease. |
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