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Estrogens, Total, Immunoassay
Test CodeESTGEN
Quest Code
439
Alias/See Also
439
CPT Codes
82672
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum from SST
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Instructions
Note: The stability study demonstrated a sharp decrease after 4 days at room temperature, which increases the risk of rejection if not shipped refrigerated.
The total estrogens assay is not recommended for use in pre-pubertal children.
The total estrogens assay is not recommended for use in pre-pubertal children.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 60 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 60 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Icteric
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Nights Sun-Fri
Report Available
Report Available: 2-5 days
Reference Range
Female | |
Follicular Phase | 51-601 pg/mL |
Luteal Phase | 87-1194 pg/mL |
Postmenopausal | ≤214 pg/mL |
Male | ≤404 pg/mL |
Clinical Significance
Estrogens are secreted by the gonads, adrenal glands, and placenta. Total estrogens provide an overall picture of estrogen status for men and women.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042