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1024. Neuron-specific enolase (NSE)
Description
Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) is a tumor marker for neuroendocrine tumors and nerve tissue damage. It is used to diagnose small cell lung cancer, neuroblastoma, and pheochromocytoma, as well as to predict CNS lesions.
When and who needs the test?
- suspected small cell lung cancer (SCLC) for initial diagnosis, monitoring of progression, and recurrence management;
- the diagnosis of neuroblastoma in children;
- suspected pheochromocytoma, medullary thyroid cancer, and other neuroendocrine tumors (gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, adrenal glands);
- to assess CNS damage due to trauma or hypoxia (stroke, cardiac arrest);
- as part of a panel of tumor markers in a comprehensive examination.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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