What happens during an estrogen test?Estrogens can be tested in blood, urine, or saliva. Blood or urine is usually tested in doctor's office or lab. Saliva tests can be done at home.For a blood test:A health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle.After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out. This usually takes less than five minutes.For a urine test:Your health care provider may ask you to collect all urine passed in a 24-hour period. This is called a 24-hour urine sample test. For this test, your health care provider or a laboratory professional will give you a container to collect your urine and instructions on how to collect and store your samples. A 24-hour urine sample test generally includes the following steps:Empty your bladder in the morning and flush that urine down. Do not collect this urine. Record the time.For the next 24 hours, save all your urine passed in the container provided.Store your urine container in the refrigerator or a cooler with ice.Return the sample container to your health provider's office or the laboratory as instructed.For an at-home saliva test, talk your health care provider. He or she can tell you which kit to use and how to prepare and collect your sample.
