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