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Order Code LAB1112 Estradiol, Serum

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV ESTRADIOL

LAB1112

E2

 

Useful For

Assessment of ovarian status, including follicle development, for assisted reproduction protocols.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Plain, red-top tube or SST

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Stability      
Serum Ambient 4 hours
  Refrigerated 2 days
  Frozen (preferred) 4 weeks

 

Reference Values

  • Female: 26.6 - 382.0 pg/mL
    • Normal female follicular: 26.6 - 161
    • Normal pre-ovulatory peak: 187 - 382
    • Normal female luteal: 32.7 - 201
    • Postmenopausal females: 5.37 - 38.4
  • Male: 5.4 - 65.9 pg/mL
  • Unspecified: No Established Range

Specimens with biotin concentrations up to 20 ng/mL demonstrated a less than or equal to 10% change in results. Serum biotin concentrations >20 ng/mL may falsely elevate Estradiol results.

For diagnostic purposes, the results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patient's medical history, clinical examination, and other findings.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday and Thursday, on request for fertility patients

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Methodology

Competitive immunoassay

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82670