Estrogen, Total

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB981
  • Soft Test Code:
  • ESTRG
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 439
Alternate Names
  • Estrogen, Total Immunoassay
  • Estrogen, Total, Serum
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.


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube


Transport And Storage

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.


Collection Instructions

The total estrogens assay is not recommended for use in pre-pubertal children. 


Minimum Volume

0.6 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Males: >404  pg/mL

Females:
Follicular Phase: 51-601 pg/mL 
Luteal Phase: 87-1194 pg/mL
Postmenopausal: ≤214 pg/mL


Methodology:
  • Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (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.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly to San Juan Capistrano
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

3 to 6 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01422789


CPT Coding

82672