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Neuron Specific Enolase

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier

TestNeuron Specific Enolase
Common AbbreviationsNSE
ProfileNA
Tube typeBrown clotted serum, gel barrier
Clinical IndicationDiagnosis and monitoring of neuroendocrine tumours
Specimen TypeBlood
Sample typeSerum
Minimum Volume2mL
Special PrecautionsNo special requirements
StabilityContact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time3 days
LaboratoryProtein Reference Unit PO BOX 894 Sheffield S5 7YT 0114 226 9196
Reference IntervalContact Referral Laboratory
LimitationsContact Referral Laboratory
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