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Estrogens, Total, Immunoassay
Test CodeESTRGN
CPT Codes
82672
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Instructions
The total estrogens assay is not recommended for use in pre-pubertal children.
Note: The stability study demonstrated a sharp decrease after 4 days at room temperature, which increases the risk of rejection if not shipped refrigerated.
Transport Container
Transport tube
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: Sun-Fri; Report available: 4-6 days
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 |