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HelpTest Code NSE Neuron-Specific Enolase, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Specimens should not be transported by tube system prior to centrifugation.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 5 days |
Reference Values
≤15 ng/mL
Serum markers are not specific for malignancy, and values may vary by method.
CPT Code Information
83520
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Hemolysis at any level | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Method Name
Homogeneous Time-Resolved Fluorescence
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.