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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code NSE Neuron-Specific Enolase, Serum

Important Note

Order LABRFNSES in EPIC

Do NOT send sample through the pneumatic tube station.  

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

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
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 days

Reject 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.

Secondary ID

80913