Estrogens, Total
| Abbrev Code: | ESTT | ||
| Order Code: | LAB981 | Order Name: | Estrogens Total |
| Methodology: | Radioimmunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82672 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 4 days, | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 3.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 1.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature, or frozen. |
| Stability: | 4 days at room temperature; 14 days refrigerated; 28 days frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Quest Diagnostics) |
| Referral Lab number: | 439 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Evaluation for ovarian estrogen producing tumor in the premenarcheal and postmenopausal female; evaluation of estrogen excess in males. |
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