Estrone
Also known as: E1
Use
Evaluate postmenopausal vaginal bleeding due to peripheral conversion of androgenic steroids. Increased estrone levels may be associated with increased levels of circulating androgens and their subsequent peripheral conversion.
Special Instructions
Nonpregnant patients only.
Limitations
Test results may not be applicable to pregnant patients. Factors such as obesity can influence estrone levels due to increased conversion of androstenedione to estrone.
Methodology
Immunoassay (EIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 2258-2
- 2258-2
Result Turnaround Time
4-5 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.6 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
Gel-barrier serum separator tube; red top tubes (without gel barrier) should not be used
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Sample collected with any tube other than a gel barrier (serum separator) tube; hemolysis
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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