# Neuron-specific Enolase (NSE)

> This test measures the level of neuron-specific enolase (NSE), a protein found in nerve cells and certain hormone-producing cells. It is most often used to monitor the progression or treatment response of specific cancers, such as small cell lung cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. While high levels can indicate tumor activity, this test cannot diagnose cancer by itself because other medical conditions or damage to blood cells during collection can also affect the results.

- Labcorp code: 140624
- Category: [Cancer Detection](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/cancer-detection.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=140624&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.