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HelpTest Code LAB5382 ESTRADIOL
Specimen Type
Preferred Sample: Lithium Heparin Tube (Mint Green Top)
Alternative Sample: Serum (SST, Gold, Tiger, Red Top Tube-no gel)
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Microtainer - 0.2mL
Turnaround Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Test Schedule
Daily
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Specimen Processing
Remove serum from gel and cells if testing is delayed.
Method
Immunoassay
Reference Ranges
Estradiol: Male 11-24 pg/dL,
Female: Depends on menstral cycle, see reference range policy for more details.
Critical Values: None
Reporting Limit
Measuring Range: 24-1000 pg/dL
Reporting Range: 24-5000 ug/dL (1:5 dilution)
Interference
Hemolysis: 500mg/dL
Icterus: 20 mg/dL
Lipemia: 1000mg/dL
Synonyms
ESTS, ESTRADIOL, LAB5382
CPT Codes
82670