Neuron Specific Enolase, Serum
| Sunquest Code: | NSPENL | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6763 | Epic Name: | Neuron Specific Enolase |
| Synonyms: | NSE | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
| Compliance: | 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. Any hemolysis is unacceptable. |
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 immediately to avoid release of NSE from blood cells. Any hemolysis is unacceptable. Store frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen |
| Stability: | 1 week refrigerated; 1 year frozen |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 98198 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
3.7 - 8.9 µg/L
This assay is performed using CanAg® Neuron Specific Enolase Enzyme Immunoassay. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. |
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