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General
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Clinical Use:
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Management of small-cell bronchial carcinomas, non-small cell lung tumours, neuroblastomas and other neuroendocrine malignancies. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Enolase, NSE, |
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Code:
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NSE |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Age up to 12 months:<25.0
up to 6 years: < 20.0
up to 16 years: < 18.0
over 16 years: < 12.5
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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500uL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Haemolysis must be avoided. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge and separate sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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2 days ambient; 5 days chilled; 3 months frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 2830 |
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Last Updated : 06-10-2020 09:59 |