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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code NSE Neuron-Specific Enolase, Serum

Important Note

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