Test Directory
4206 Estradiol (E2)
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 days 2-8° C
See report
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA)
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
Serum estradiol measurement in women reflects primarily the activity of the ovaries. It is used to measure or monitor estrogen levels of a woman who has unexplained abnormal menstrual cycles, abnormal or heavy bleeding, infertility, symptoms of menopause.
CPT Codes
82670
