ESTRONE

Synonyms: E1
Computer Code: (RSE1)
Specimen Collection: 4 mL (red, gold or lavender top tube). Nonpregnant patients only.
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Min 0.4 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, refrigerate. Min 0.4 mL plasma.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency:
Routine TAT: 3 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82679
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII