Specimen Requirements
Title
Estrone
Specimen Requirement
1 SST/1.0 mL serum. After 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and refrigerate.
Methodology
Stability
Room temp unacceptable; Refrigerated 24 hours; Frozen 2 months
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
4-6 days
Clinical 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.
Test Code
EST