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Test Name:
Neuron Specific Enolase, Cerebrospinal Fluid

• SBMF No:
  44935
• Performance Lab Name:
  ARUP Laboratories
• Test Mnemonic:
  CSF NSE
• ABN:
  Required – Not FDA-Approved
• CPT Code:
  86316
• LOINC Code:
  47053-4
• Ref Lab Test No:
  0081226
• Also Known As:
  NSE
• Spec Type:
  Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
• Spec Container:
  Plastic transport tube with threaded cap
• Pref Vol:
  0.5 mL
• Spec Collect:
  Collected by physician
• Spec Store Transport:
  Frozen
  Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
• Spec Stability:
  24 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
  7 days refrigerated (2-8°C)
  6 months frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles
• Methodology:
  Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
• Clinical Significance:
  Refer to:
  
• Reference Range:
  1.0-7.0 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
• Time Reported:
  2-9 days
• Test Type:
  ENZYME