Test Overview
Test Methodology

Homogeneous Time Resolved Fluorescence (HTRF)

Test Usage

Adjunct in the diagnosis of SCLC in patients with suspected paraneoplastic disorders. FOR INVESTIGATIONAL USE ONLY.

Reference Range *

< or = 15 ng/mL

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
NSES
MiChart Code
Neuron Specific Enolase
Synonyms
  • NSE
  • NSES
  • NEURON SPECIFIC ENOLASE, SERUM
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo NSE (80913)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate. Spinal fluid is also an acceptable specimen.

Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
0.5 ml serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 ml serum
Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
83520
Fee Code
22012
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