Estrone Sulfate | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Estrone Sulfate

Test Code

37104

CPT Code(s)

82679

Test Code

37104

CPT Code(s)

82679

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Clinical Significance

Estrone Sulfate -

This test measures serum concentration of estrone sulfate, an endogenous estrogen that can convert to estrone and estradiol. Estrone sulfate has been investigated as a potential biomarker for several estrogen-associated malignancies, such as breast cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, and prostate cancer [1].

Estrone sulfate is the most abundant circulating estrogen in nonpregnant persons. Although biologically inactive, estrone sulfate is a precursor of estrone, which can be converted to estradiol, the most potent estrogen in nonpregnant persons. In children, men, and postmenopausal ...

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Adult Males	231-2125 pg/mL
Females, premenopausal
Follicular Phase	192-2950 pg/mL
Luteal phase	282-5049 pg/mL
Females, postmenopausal	42-846 pg/mL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

Adult Males	231-2125 pg/mL
Females, premenopausal
Follicular Phase	192-2950 pg/mL
Luteal phase	282-5049 pg/mL
Females, postmenopausal	42-846 pg/mL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen -20° C: 1 year
Frozen -70° C: 1 year

Reject Criteria

Moderate to gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen -20° C: 1 year
Frozen -70° C: 1 year

Reject Criteria

Moderate to gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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