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Test Name:
Neuron Specific Enolase, Serum

• SBMF No:
  44565
• Performance Lab Name:
  ARUP Laboratories
• Test Mnemonic:
  NSE-
• ABN:
  Required – Not FDA-Approved
• CPT Code:
  86316
• LOINC Code:
  15060-7
• Ref Lab Test No:
  0098198
• Also Known As:
  NSE
• Spec Type:
  Serum
• Spec Container:
  Red top (serum) tube
• Pref Vol:
  1.0 mL
• Min Vol:
  0.5 mL
• Fasting:
  No
• Spec Collect:
  Do not use gel-barrier tubes for specimen collection
  Routine venipuncture
• Spec Process:
  Allow blood to clot completely at room temperature
  Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
  Immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube and freeze
• Spec Store Transport:
  Frozen
• Spec Stability:
  Room temperature (20-30°C): Unacceptable
  24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C)
  1 year frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles
• Spec Reject:
  Plasma
  Hemolyzed sample
• Spec Remarks:
  Separate serum from cells ASAP
  Serum should be separated from cells immediately to avoid release of NSE from blood cells
• Methodology:
  Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
• Clinical Significance:
  Refer to:
  
• Reference Range:
  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.

• Additional Test Info:
  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.
• Day Run:
  Mon, Wed, Fri
• Time Reported:
  2-5 days
• Test Type:
  ENZYME