Test directory: Estradiol

Ordering Code771
Test NameEstradiol
AliasE2
** Note: STAT for approved fertility physicians only **
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in Lithium Heparin (Green),
Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume0.5 mL
Collection InstructionsSTAT for approved fertility physicians only
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 12 Hours
Refrigerated: 2 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Frozen samples should be thawed only once.
Rejection CriteriaSpecimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed,
Insufficient quantity, Heat treated samples
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologyElectrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
EstradiolALL<61pg/mL

 
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                       Male:             = <61      pg/mL
                       Female:
                        Follicular       = 12 - 233 pg/mL
                        Ovulation        = 41 - 398 pg/mL
                        Luteal           = 22 - 341 pg/mL
                        Postmenopause    = <138     pg/mL