Estrogen, Total

Last Modified: 8/10/2023 7:28:09 AM


Medical Necessity Documentation:  
Client Notes:  
Patient Preparation:  
Specimen Requirements: 1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions: The total estrogens assay is not recommended for use in pre-pubertal children. 
Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL Serum
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:

4 days Ambient
14 days Refrigerated (transport)
28 days Frozen

NoteThe stability study demonstrated a sharp decrease after 4 days at room temperature, which increases the risk of rejection if not shipped refrigerated.
Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis • Icteric
Reference Range: Males: >404  pg/mL

Females:
Follicular Phase: 51-601 pg/mL 
Luteal Phase: 87-1194 pg/mL
Postmenopausal: ≤214 pg/mL
Critical Ranges:  
Test Comments:  
Methodology: Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
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.
Documentation:  
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Turn Around Time: 3 to 6 days
Days Performed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Sites Performed: Quest - Chantilly to San Juan Capistrano
PHL Test Code: ESTRG
EPIC Test Code: LAB981
Send Out Test Code: 439
Alternate Test Names: Estrogen, Total Immunoassay; Estrogen, Total, Serum
Included Tests:  
CPT Coding: 82672

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