Neuron Specific Enolase (NSE), Serum

Test Code

34476

CPT Codes
86316

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Wed, Sat; Report available: 2-4 days

Reference Range

≤14 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

Quantitative determination of NSE in serum may be valuable in the management of patients with suspected or diagnosed SCLC or neuroblastoma, to monitor the effect of treatment, to aid in the detection of recurrent disease, and to evaluate prognosis in patients.

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