Estrogens, Total
Test ID:
704212
CPT code:
82672
Clinical Use:
Evaluate for ovarian estrogen producing tumor in the premenarcheal and postmenopausal female; evaluate estrogen excess in males. Estrogen analysis may be helpful in establishing time of ovulation and optimal time for conception. Serial samples must be collected over several days to evaluate baseline and peak total estrogen levels.
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Requested Volume:
0.8 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Container Type:
Patient must avoid having radioisotope scan prior to collection of specimen.
Patient Preparation:
Patient must avoid having radioisotope scan prior to collection of specimen.
Collection:
If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate
Stability Requirements:
Temperature |
Period |
---|---|
Room temperature |
3 days |
Refrigerated |
7 days |
Frozen |
14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x3 |
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; recent isotopic scan; gross lipemia; icteric specimen
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