Estradiol, Ultrasensitive (Children 12yr and under) - Serum
Order Name
ULTR ESTRD
Test Number: 3600375
Revision Date 01/22/2024
Test Number: 3600375
Revision Date 01/22/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Estradiol, Ultrasensitive (Children 12yr and under) - Serum
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry | 35384-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.5 mL (1.2 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (SST or Red No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen 1.5mL Serum (1.2mL min. ?Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Specimen Collection: If red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days (Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3) |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 6 days |
| Clinical Use | Estradiol is the major estrogenic hormone secreted by the ovaries. Measurement of estradiol may be useful in women to assess ovarian function in patients with menstrual disorders, precocious or delayed puberty, and menopause and useful in men to assess gynecomastia. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 140244 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82670 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |