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ESTRONE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2239    Geisinger Epic ID:  32215

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:  Serum
Preferred collection container: 
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
Processing instructions: 
Allow to clot. Centrifuge and aliquot.
Transport temperature: 
Refrigerated (preferred).
Specimen stability: 
Room Temperature: 3 days. Refrigerated: 30 days. Frozen: 30 days.
Rejection criteria: 
Stability limits exceeded. Serum from serum separator tube not acceptable.

TEST DETAILS
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
Synonyms: 
Quest test code 23244, ESTRB
Review Date:  11/05/2018

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