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Test Code 2605013881 Estrogens, Total

Important Note

Test Information specific to San Juan location

Additional Codes

Quest Diagnostics Test Code:  439

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

 

Reject criteria:  Gross hemolysis • Icteric

 

Collection Instructions
Note: The 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.


 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

 

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 days
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen:  60 days

 

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reference Range

See Report

Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT

Set up: Sun-Fri; Report available: 3-5 days

Aliases

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CPT Code

82672