Estriol, Unconjugated

• CPT Code: 82677
• LOINC: 2250-9
• Specimen Type: Red or SST
• Frequency: Setup: Mon-Sat; analytic time 1 day
• Instructions: 0.6mL serum from red or SST. Refrigerate. Gross hemolysis unacceptable.
• Text: Estrogens are involved in development and maintenance of the female phenotype, germ cell maturation, and pregnancy. They also are important in many other nongender-specific functions in men and women. These include growth, nervous system maturation, bone metabolism, and endothelial responsiveness.
• Methodology: Immunoenzymatic Assay