Estrogens, Total, Immunoassay
CPT Code: 82672
Order Code: 439
ABN Requirement: No
Specimen: Serum
Volume: 1.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL
Container: Gel-barrier tube (SST, Tiger Top)
Collection:
Serum:
- Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
- Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw. Do not shake.
- Let tube stand in a vertical position to allow blood to clot 30 minutes.
- Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
Transport: Store serum refrigerated at 2-8°C after collection and ship the same day per packaging instructions included with the provided shipping box.
Note: The total estrogens assay is not recommended for use in prepubertal children.
Stability:
Ambient (15-25°C): 4 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C): 60 days
Causes for Rejection: Specimens other than serum; improper labeling; samples not stored properly; samples older than stability limits; gross hemolysis; icteric
Methodology: Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Turn Around Time: 5 to 8 days
Reference Range:
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.
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