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HelpTest Code ESTRO / 004549-LC ESTROGENS, TOTAL, SERUM
Performing Laboratory
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
Useful For
Evaluation for ovarian estrogen producing tumors in the premenarcheal and postmenopausal female, and for evaluation of estrogen excess in males
Method Name
Enzyme Linked Immunoassay (ELISA)
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be issued
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1-2 Days
Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday.
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST)) – Minimum volume does not allow for repeat testing
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Patient must avoid having radioisotope scan prior to collection of specimen.
2. If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
To Process: Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Room Temp: 3 Days
Note: Stable x3 freeze/thaw cycles
Add On Capable
Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 82672 | Estrogens, Total, Quantitative |
Performing Laboratory Location
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
Clinical Significance
Serial samples must be collected over several days to evaluate baseline and peak total estrogen levels.
LOINC Code Information
2254-1
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube
Rejection Information
Gross hemolysis, recent isotopic scan, gross lipemia, icteric specimen