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Estrogens, Total

CPT 82672

Test Details

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA)

Result Turnaround Time

1 - 4 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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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.

Footnotes

1. Tietz NW, ed. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders Co;1995:220.

References

Ashby CD, Danzer HC, Swerdloff RS, et al. Estrogen radioimmunoassay suitable for the monitoring of ovulation induction. Clin Chem. 1980; 26(8):1143-1146. 7389084
Marshall JR. Induction of ovulation. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 1978; 21(1):147-162 (review). 343954
Taymor ML, Yussman MA, Gminski D, et al. Estrogen monitoring in ovulation induction. Fertil Steril. 1970; 21(11):759-762.5474219

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum

Volume

0.8 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Collection Instructions

If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Reference Range

See table.1

Age

Male (pg/mL)

Female (pg/mL)

Prepubertal

<40

<40

Adults

56−213

Female Cycle:

1 to 10 d: 16−328

11 to 20 d: 34−501

21 to 30 d: 48–350

Post-menopausal: 40–244

Storage Instructions

Room temperature

Causes for Rejection

Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; icteric specimen

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
004549 Estrogens, Total 2254-1 004549 Estrogens, Total pg/mL 2254-1
Order Code004549
Order Code NameEstrogens, Total
Order Loinc2254-1
Result Code004549
Result Code NameEstrogens, Total
UofMpg/mL
Result LOINC2254-1