Neuron Specific Enolase Treatment in India
About Neuron Specific Enolase
Key Highlights
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Provides a specific biomarker for neurons and neuroendocrine cells, aiding in precise diagnosis.Essential for monitoring treatment response in cancers like small cell lung cancer and neuroblastoma.Offers valuable prognostic information following brain injuries such as stroke or trauma.Involves a minimally invasive procedure (standard blood draw).Delivers quantitative results that help guide clinical decision-making and patient management.
Who is this surgery for?
- Suspected or confirmed diagnosis of small cell lung cancer (SCLC).
- Evaluation and monitoring of neuroblastoma, especially in pediatric patients.
- Assessment of prognosis following an ischemic stroke or hypoxic brain injury.
- Evaluation of severity and outcome after traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Diagnostic workup for certain neuroendocrine tumors (e.g., carcinoid tumors).
- Differentiating neurological causes of symptoms from other medical conditions.
How to prepare
- Typically, no special preparation like fasting is required, but follow your doctor's specific instructions.
- Inform your pathologist or phlebotomist about all medications, supplements, or herbal products you are taking.
- Disclose any history of bleeding disorders or if you are on blood thinners (anticoagulants).
- Wear clothing that allows easy access to your arm for the blood draw.
- Stay well-hydrated before the test to make veins easier to locate.
Risks & possible complications
- Risks are minimal and primarily associated with the blood draw (venipuncture).
- Minor pain, bruising, or bleeding at the needle puncture site.
- Lightheadedness or fainting during or after the blood draw.
- Very low risk of infection at the puncture site.
- In rare cases, difficulty obtaining a sample or hematoma (a larger bruise).
- There is no risk related to the analysis itself, as it is performed on the sample in the lab.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is immediate; you can resume normal activities right after the blood draw.
- Apply gentle pressure with a cotton ball or bandage to the puncture site for a few minutes.
- Keep the bandage on for the recommended time to prevent bleeding.
- If you feel dizzy, rest for a short while before standing up.
- Monitor the site for any signs of excessive swelling, redness, or discharge, and contact your doctor if these occur.
- Your pathologist will analyze the sample, and your primary doctor will discuss the results and their implications at a follow-up appointment.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering neuron specific enolase in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with pathology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for neuron specific enolase compare across other countries where we have data.
Angel Gupta, a 28-year-old software engineer,...
Angel Gupta, a 28-year-old software engineer, had been experiencing persistent, severe headaches and unexplained episodes of confusion for months. After a particularly frightening episode where she lost her train of thought mid-presentation, her neurologist ordered an MRI, which revealed a small, suspicious mass in her temporal lobe. To determine if it was a neuroendocrine tumor, her doctor recommended a biopsy followed by a Neuron Specific Enolase (NSE) test on the tissue sample. Angel underwent a stereotactic biopsy, a minimally invasive but nerve-wracking procedure. The pathologist's report, which included the NSE result, confirmed a diagnosis of a benign gangliocytoma. Post-procedure, Angel recovered well from the biopsy with minimal discomfort. The emotional journey was a rollercoaster; she was consumed by fear of a malignant brain cancer before the procedure. After receiving the benign diagnosis, she felt an overwhelming wave of relief and gratitude, though she remains vigilant with annual monitoring, her outlook transformed from dread to cautious optimism.
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