Estradiol, 180 Minutes

Test Code
14050


CPT Codes
82670<br>Limited Access Code

Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Instructions
Specify age and sex on test request form.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum separator tube (SST) • Grossly icteric


Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun-Fri; Report available: 3-6 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
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.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.