Test Code Estra Estradiol Level
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
- Adults: 1 ml
- Pediatric: 0.8 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Light Geen Top (Lithium heparin)
- Purple or Pink Top(K2/K3 EDTA)
Reference or Target Ranges
Adult Female | Follicular Phase | 19.5 – 144.2 pg/mL | |
Midcycle | 63.9 – 356.7 pg/mL | ||
Luteal Phase | 55.8 - 214.2 pg/mL | ||
Post-menopausal | ND – 32.2 pg/mL | ||
Pregnancy 1st Trimester | <215.00 – >4300 pg/mL | ||
Adult Male | ND – 39.8 pg/mL |
Reportable Units
pg/mL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold | 250 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold | 20 mg/dL |
Lipemia Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient | 8 hours |
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 2 days |
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 6 months |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
Stat Availability | Yes |
Performing Bench | UH Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description | Siemens Atellica - Immunoassay |
CPT Codes
82670