Neurone specific enolase - serum
Last updated: Monday, 22, March, 2004
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 5 mL blood in a plain tube. |
| Method | Immunoassay. |
| Reference Interval | <12 µg/L. |
| Application | Monitoring progress of neural crest tumours including small cell carcinoma of lung. |
| Interpretation | The test does not have 100% sensitivity for diagnostic purposes. If the level is increased prior to surgery or other therapy it can be used to monitor the response to therapy. |
| Reference | Labdenne P and Heikinheimo M. Ann Med 2002; 34(5):316-323. |