Test Details
Mnemonic
NSE
Ordering Code
3804220
CPT-4 Code(s)
86316
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Red top
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis, gross icterus
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoassay
Reference Range
≤12.7 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes