Estrogens are secreted by the gonads, adrenal glands, and placenta. Total estrogens provide an overall picture of estrogen status for men and women.
1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
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.
The total estrogens assay is not recommended for use in pre-pubertal children.
0.6 mL Serum
Males: >404 pg/mL
Females:
Follicular Phase: 51-601 pg/mL
Luteal Phase: 87-1194 pg/mL
Postmenopausal: ≤214 pg/mL
Estrogens are secreted by the gonads, adrenal glands, and placenta. Total estrogens provide an overall picture of estrogen status for men and women.
3 to 6 days
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