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Estrone, LC/MS-13430

Test info

Test name:

Estrone, LC/MS

Test number:

13430

Excellian order number:

LAB13430

Abbreviation:

ERO

Specimen

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Volume:

3.0 mL

Minimum volume:

1.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within 45 minutes of sample collection

Transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate specimen type:

EDTA plasma
Heparin plasma

Alternate collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Dk green heparin (Li or Na), no gel

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Alternate processing instructions:

Spin within 45 minutes of sample collection
Transfer plasma to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as the appropriate plasma type

Alternate transport container:

Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp)

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 7 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen - 32 months

Performance

Performing lab:

Esoterix Endocrinology (500172) via LabCorp (500634): R-LC

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

6 - 13 days

Method:

Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

pg/mL

Billing

CPT codes:

82679

LOINC code:

Result 2258-2

Tracking

Date created:

03/29/2019

Revised date:

12/27/2023

Review date:

12/27/2023