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