ESTRIOL
Estriol, Total (E3)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3281
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
All specimens should be drawn at the same time of day to allow comparison of values.
Required Patient Info:
State the patient's gestational age on the request form.
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
If the plain red top is used, transfer the separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
CPT Codes:
82677 - Estriol (EAP 30020926)
Method:
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)