CDOS

Estradiol

Test Code: 004515

Performing Lab: LabCorp

CPT Code: 82670 001

Synonym

Specimen Type

Serum (preferred) or plasma

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, OR green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Do NOT use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma.

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing).

Specimen Handling

If a red-top tube or plasma tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.

Unacceptable Conditions

Citrate plasma specimen; improper labeling

Temperature

Room temperature

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

Stability

Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
004519	Estradiol	2243-4