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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB981
Epic Description: ESTROGENS, TOTAL
Synonym
Estrogens, Total
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Red, no anticoagulant, No Gel | 5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: ESTM
https://wardelab.com/test/estrogens-total-and-fractionated-lc-ms-ms/
Assay Frequency
Sunday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
2 – 4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum or plasma into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen.
CPT Code Information
82671