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Estrogen, Total, Serum (ESTRGT)
Test CodeLAB981
Quest Code
439
Alias/See Also
ESTRGT
CPT Codes
82672
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum in gold top tube
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plain red top tube
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 Container
Gold top or plain red top
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
Multiple set up times during day and evening shifts. Sunday-friday
Report Available
4 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-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
