Neuron Specific Enolas, Serum NSES
| Method(s) | Quantitative Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. Also acceptable: Plain Red |
| Transport | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum, Refrigerated (Min: 0.5 mL) |
| Stability | (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Plasma, Hemolyzed specimens. |
| Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Billing Code | 5011968 |
| CPTCode | 86316 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Less than or equal to 12.7 ng/mL |
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