Estradiol, Serum

Test Code
1362


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).


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: </= 39.8 pg/mL

Females (based on ovulatory cycle)
     Follicular phase: 19.5 - 144.2 pg/mL
     Midcycle: 63.9 - 356.7 pg/mL
     Luteal Phase: 55.8 - 214.2 pg/mL
     Postmenopausal Females: <32.2 pg/mL
 


Clinical Significance
Useful for evaluation of amenorrhea, precocious puberty in females, ovarian induction, and gynecomastia 


Performed By
CoxHealth



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