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Estradiol, LCMS (Endocrine Sciences)
Test Code500108
CPT Codes
82670
Preferred Specimen
"Serum (preferred) or plasma, frozen
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Minimum Volume
"1.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
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Instructions
"Freeze. Stable at room temperature or refrigerated for two days. Stable for two years frozen.
Serum/plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum/plasma in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
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Serum/plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum/plasma in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
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Transport Container
" Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
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Methodology
"Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS "
