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Test Code LAB523 Estradiol (17-β-Estradiol)

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Literature References:

1. Package insert: Estradiol III, Roche Diagnostics
 

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint green top

Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

NOTE: Patients on Fulvestrant (Faslodex) should not use this test for determining Estradiol levels.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Male: 11 - 43 pg/mL
Female:
     Follicular 31 - 90 pg/mL
     Ovulation 60 - 533 pg/mL
     Luteal 60 - 232 pg/mL
     Postmenopausal <50 pg/mL
 

Literature Reference:

Roche Diagnostics

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory 

Routine: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82670

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only


Alternate Tube: Plain red top, full

Analyte Stability:

See Analyte Stability Chart in Special Instructions.

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core lab. Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.        

Special Instructions

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Estradiol, Serum 2243-4