ESTRADIOL BY LCMSMS

Also known as: E491, ESDPM

Orderable Code: E491

Test Contains (LOINC): Estradiol (35384-7)

Sample Type: Serum or Plasma

Preferred Container: Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Alternate Container: EDTA (Lavender Top) Tube or Heparin (Green Top) Tube

Sample Volume: 2.0 mL

Minimal Sample Volume: 0.5 mL (does not allow for repeat testing)

Specimen Stability: Ambient: 2 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 1 Month

Unsuitable Specimen: Grossly hemolyzed specimens

Frequency: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,Saturday

Expected Turn Around: 2 – 5 Days

Reference Range: Age and gender specific reference ranges will be applied per report

Referral Lab: SRL

Referral Lab Code: E491

CPT: 82670

Methodology: Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Ordering Recommendation: Useful in the diagnosis and workup of disorders of puberty, identifying defects in sex steroid metabolism, and in monitoring low-dose hormone therapy and aromatase inhibitor therapy.

Compliance Statement: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Sonic Reference Laboratory (SRL). It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes and should not be regarded as investigational or for research. SRL is qualified to perform high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).