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.