Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Estrone
Aliases/Synonyms
E1
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumYou must specify "LC-MS/MS" to order this particular test.
This assay is available by RIA at another laboratory: Estrone by RIA, Serum
This assay is available as part of a panel : Estradiol and Estrone by LC-MS/MS, Serum/Plasma
Containers
Preferred Containers
SST (Gold Top)
Acceptable Containers
Na Heparin (Green Top); Lithium Heparin (Green Top); EDTA (Lavender-Top)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 7 days | 6 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Hemolysis |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
8 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
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Estronepmol/LFemale
≤ 14 days: Not Established
Stage I: (> 14 days and prepubertal): ≤ 108
Stage II: 37 - 122
Stage III: 55 - 160
Stage IV: 59 - 285
Stage V: 63 - 741
≥ 19 years
Premenopausal: 63 - 741
Postmenopausal: 25 - 148
Male:≤ 14 days: Not Established
Stage I: (> 14 days and prepubertal): ≤ 60
Stage II: ≤ 82
Stage III: 37 - 93
Stage IV: 37 - 171
Stage V: 37 - 222
≥ 19 years: 37-222
Upper reporting Limit: 10,000
Lower reporting Limit: 6.0
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESTR SP | Estrone | 64527 | pmol/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2022-08-25