Test Code ESTRAD Estradiol
Alias
Estradiol
Collection Method
Venous Collection
Container
Light Green Lithium Heparin tube
Instructions/Special Handling
None
Preferred Specimen
Light Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma
Acceptable Specimes
- Serum
- Gold SST tube
- Red tube
- Plasma
- Light Green lithium heparin
- Lavender EDTA
Units
pg/mL
Reference Ranges
| Male | 11 - 43 pg/mL |
| Female | |
| Follilcular | 12 - 233 pg/mL |
| Ovulation | 41 - 398 pg/mL |
| Luteal | 22 - 341 pg/mL |
| Postmenopausal | 0 - 138 pg/mL |
Critical Values
N/A
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | N/A |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 1 day |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 2 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 6 months |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas - Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay |
CPT Code(s)
82670
Panel Components
N/A