Neuron-Specific Enolase (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Neuron-Specific Enolase (Blood)

Alternate Names	NSE
Test Code	NSE
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
Transport Instructions	Send to the laboratory as soon as possible Transport on ice
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Twice per week
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	S, SP
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 1 hour of collection. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to the Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick
Accredited Test	Yes

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