Neuron Specific Enolase (NSE), Serum QNSE
| Method(s) | Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum ambient (Min: 0.3 mL) |
| Stability | Ambient: 7 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Hemolysis |
| Schedule | Wed, Sat; Report available: 5-7 days |
| Billing Code | 9011534 |
| CPTCode | 86316 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Less than or equal to 14 ng/mL |
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