| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
3164
Estrogens, Total
| Methodology: | Radioimmunoassay (RIA) |
| Performed: | Mon-Sat |
| Reported: | 6 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Red Top Tube - 2 ml serum . Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells .
Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia
Quest Diagnostics, Nichols Institute Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Stability: Room Temperature: 4 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks , Frozen 28 days At Accu Reference: Refrigerated -7 days: Frozen- 1 month |
| CPT Code(s): | 82672 |