Neuron Specific Enolase, CSF

Test Code

NSECSF

Quest Code

39239

CPT Codes
86316

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection.
Transfer CSF to a standard transport tube.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year

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

Hemolysis

Methodology
Quantitative Immunoassay

FDA Status
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.

Setup Schedule

Mon, wed, fri

Report Available

2-12 days

Reference Range

≤21.5 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

Use to detect neuron specific enolase, which may be a nonspecific marker of neuronal damage.

Performing Laboratory

A.R.U.P. , Inc.

500 Chipeta Way

Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221

Last Updated: February 19, 2024

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