Test ID: NSE
Neuron-Specific Enolase (NSE), Serum
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
80913
NY State Approved
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Yes
Useful For
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A follow-up marker in patients with neuron-specific enolase-secreting tumors of any type
An auxiliary test in the diagnosis of small cell lung carcinoma
An auxiliary test in the diagnosis of carcinoids, islet cell tumors and neuroblastomas
An auxiliary tool in the assessment of comatose patients
Method Name
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Homogeneous Time-Resolved Fluorescence
Reporting Name
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Neuron Specific Enolase, S
Aliases
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NSE Enolase


