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ESTROGEN, TOTAL
Number 1148
CPT Code 82672
Alias 
Specimen Container SST
Specimen Type Serum
Turn Around Time 
Days Performed 
Reference Range 
Alternate Specimen 
Volume 3 mL Serum
Stability Ambient 3 Days
Stability Refrigerated 7 Days
Stability Frozen 14 Days
Patient Preparation 

Patient must avoid having radioisotope scan prior to collection of specimen.

Methodology 

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Limitations 
Rejection Criteria 

Gross hemolysis; recent isotopic scan; gross lipemia; icteric specimen

Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsHORMONE, STEROID