Estrone (E1), Serum, Ref Lab
Alternate Names
004564 LC
SoftLab Order Code
ESTRO
Epic Order Name
ESTRONE
Epic Order ID
LAB982
Laboratory
Reference lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST -(Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
RST (Orange top Serum Separator tube),
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum tube)
NOTE: Do not use a Plain Red Top or other serum tube without a gel separator.
Collecting Volume
1.2 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.8 mL (will not permit repeat testing)
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; lipemia; icteric specimen; specimens collected with any tube other than a gel barrier (serum separator) tube
Patient Preparation
No isotopes administered 24 hours prior to venipuncture.
Instructions
Nonpregnant patients only.