Neuron Specific Enolase

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 - Friday

Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code

NSES

MiChart Code

Neuron Specific Enolase

Synonyms

NSE

Laboratory

Sendout

Reference Laboratory

Mayo NSE (80913)

Section

Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Collection Instructions

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

Normal Volume

0.5 ml serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 ml serum

Storage Temperature

Refrigerated preferred, ambient acceptable (5 day stability)

Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing

CPT Code

83520

Fee Code

22012

NY State Approved

No