Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD27271Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Estrogens, Total, Immunoassay
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Estrogens are secreted by the gonads, adrenal glands, and placenta. Total estrogens provide an overall picture of estrogen status for men and women. This assay is not recommended for use in pre‑pubertal children.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Total Estrogens
AnalyteTotal Estrogens • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 2254-1
Result Turnaround Time
4-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL serum
Container
SST Tube or Plain Red Top
Collection Instructions
Submission Container/Tube: SST Tube; Acceptable: Plain Red Top
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Icteric
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |