Use as a tumor marker for evaluation of neuroendocrine tumors.
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Mon, Wed, Fri
1-4 days
Serum Separator Tube (SST). Also acceptable: Plain Red.
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated.
Plasma. Hemolyzed specimens.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
3.7-8.9 µg/L
This assay is performed using the CanAg® Neuron Specific Enolase Enzyme Immunoassay. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. Results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
86316
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
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0098198 | Neuron Specific Enolase | 15060-7 |
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