| Synonyms | NSE |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | |
| Container Type | Red top tube (plain) |
| Supply Item Number |  1372 |
| Specimen Type | Serum |
| Preferred Volume | 1 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Specimen Processing | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells immediately to avoid release of NSE from blood cells. Transfer serum to a standard PAML aliquot tube and freeze |
| Store and Transport | Frozen |
| Stability | Room Temp Unacceptable Refrigerated 1 day Frozen (-20 °C) 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| Unacceptable Condition | Plasma or hemolyzed specimens |
| CPT Codes | 86316 |
| Billing Code | NSEN |
| Test Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Turnaround Time | 2-4 days |
| Method | Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay |
| Test Includes | Neuron Specific Enolase, ug/L |
| Reference Ranges | Neuron Specific Enolase 3.7-8.9 ug/L
This assay is performed using the
CanAG Neuron Specific Enolase
Enzyme Immunoassay.
Results obtained with different
assay methods or kits cannot be
used interchangeably. |
| Compliance Remarks | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions. |
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