Estradiol, Total - Serum
Order Name
ESTRADIOL
Test Number: 2006475
Revision Date 05/20/2021
Test Number: 2006475
Revision Date 05/20/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Estradiol, Total - Serum
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 2243-4 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specify age and sex on requisition. Separate Serum/Plasma from cells/gel if testing delayed >24hrs Stability: Ambient N/A. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days. Note: The lower limit of quantitation for this assay is 24 pg/mL, therefore it may not be suitable for males and prepubertal females. Patients treated with Mifepristone should not be tested with this assay for up to two weeks following the patient's last dose. This test is NOT Recommended for Children 12 years and under. Use Estradiol, Serum Ultrasensitive [Test Number: 3600375 ] for children 12 years and under. Collection requirements for Estradiol, Serum Ultrasensitive is Serum from a Red No-Gel. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for evaluation of hypogonadism in the female, evaluation of estrogen producing tumors and feminization in males and in assessing ovarian status in "in vitro" fertilization patients. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82670 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |