Estrogens Total ESTR

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Estrogen Total, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Estrogen Total, Serum

EPIC Order Name

Total Estrogens

Clinical Info

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

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold top
Specimen: 0.8 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate serum
Stability: 3 Days Room Temperature
                7 Days Refrigerated
               14 Days Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate serum

Specimen Stability

3 Days Room Temperature
                7 Days Refrigerated
               14 Days Frozen

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA)

Days Performed

Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
 
TAT: 5 - 7 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

82672
LOINC Code: 2254-1

PDM

5914050

Result Interpretation

Reference Interval (pg/mL)
Prepubertal < 40
Adult Male: 56 – 213
Female cycle:
1 – 10 Days 16 – 328
11 – 20 Days 34 – 501
21 – 30 Days 40 – 244
Post-Menopausal: 40 - 244

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