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Test Code
ESTOT
Test Name
Estrogens, Total
CPT Codes
82672
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Clinical Utility

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 and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.8 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Stable x3
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Gross lipemia
  • Icteric specimen
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Asasy (Elisa)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, 6 times per week
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