| 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 |
Method
Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA)
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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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.
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CPT Codes
82670
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