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ESTRONE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2239 Geisinger Epic ID: 32215 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
0.5 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.25 mL. | |
Special notes: |
Specify age and sex on test request form. Serum from serum separator tube not acceptable. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Allow to clot. Centrifuge and aliquot. | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated (preferred). | |
Specimen stability: |
Room Temperature:7 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 28 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. Serum from serum separator tube not acceptable. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
Accompanies report. | |
CPT code(s): |
82679 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Estrone. | |
Methodology: |
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry |
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Synonyms: |
Quest code 23244 ESTRB
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