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Estradiol, Serum
Test Code1362
CPT Codes
82670
Preferred Specimen
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Immunochemiluminescent Assay
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Limitations
Cross reactivity of this assay with fulvestrant could lead to falsely elevated estradiol test results leading to an inappropriate clinical assessment of estrogen status.
Reference Range
Males: <56 pg/mL
Females (based on ovulatory cycle)
Follicular phase: <160 pg/mL
Follicular phase (day 2-3): <84 pg/mL
Periovulatory: 34-400 pg/mL
Luteal: 27-246 pg/mL
Untreated postmenopausal: <30 pg/mL
Treated postmenopausal: <93 pg/mL Oral contraceptives: <102 pg/mL
*This method is not recommended for testing postmenopausal women
Females (based on ovulatory cycle)
Follicular phase: <160 pg/mL
Follicular phase (day 2-3): <84 pg/mL
Periovulatory: 34-400 pg/mL
Luteal: 27-246 pg/mL
Untreated postmenopausal: <30 pg/mL
Treated postmenopausal: <93 pg/mL Oral contraceptives: <102 pg/mL
*This method is not recommended for testing postmenopausal women
Clinical Significance
Useful for evaluation of amenorrhea, precocious puberty in females, ovarian induction, and gynecomastia
Performed By
CoxHealth
