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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