Neuron Specific Enolase

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

NSE

Referral code

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Test information

Monitoring and diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumours. NSE has been found in tumours of neuroblastoma and small-cell carcinomas of the lung, APUD and melanoma.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

<12.5 ug/L

Tube type

Tube type info

Serum

Special requirements

Minimum volume

2 ml

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Immunology, Northern General Hospital Sheffield