Test Directory
| Test Code | ||||
| NEUSE | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| Neuron Specific Enolase, Serum | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 86316 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 3 - 5 days | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
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Quantitative determination of NSE in serum may be valuable in the management of patients with suspected or diagnosed SCLC or neuroblastoma, to monitor the effect of treatment, to aid in the detection of recurrent disease, and to evaluate prognosis in patients. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Collection Container: Red Top, Plain Alternate Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL |
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||||
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Methodology | ||||
| Immunofluorescence Assay | ||||
| Reference Intervals | ||||
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See patient report. |
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| Reference Lab | ||||
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Routine, 2 times per week | ||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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