| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Estrogen Total |
| Code |
Estrogen Total. |
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CPT Code |
82672 |
| Last Modified |
3/23/2021 9:21:00 AM |
| Test Name |
Estrogen. |
| Synonyms |
Total level E2, |
| Patient Preparation |
Patient must avoid having radioisotope scan prior to collection of specimen. |
| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Green, Gold, or Red |
| Collection Volume |
3.0-4.0 mL Green, 3.5 mL Gold or 4.0 mL Red |
| Storage |
Refrigerate 7 days, Ambient 3 days and Frozen 14 days |
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N/A |
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| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
004549 Estrogens, Total |
| Clinical Use |
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. |
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Serum or Plasma |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.8 (0.5) mL (Note: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.) |
| Special Handling |
Collection:If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. |
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| Methodology |
Radioimmunoassay (RIA) |
| Limitations |
Causes for Rejection:Gross hemolysis; recent isotopic scan; gross lipemia; icteric specimen |
