Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Suitable for measurement of estradiol in adult premenopausal women. In all other groups, the preferred test is Estrogens, Fractionated by Tandem Mass Spectrometry (0093248).
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
ESTRA
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum Separator Tube (SST). Also acceptable: Green (Sodium or Lithium Heparin) or Lavender (K2EDTA)
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Effective November 4, 2019
Female
Early Follicular phase
22-115 pg/mL
Mid Follicular phase
25-115 pg/mL
Ovulatory Peak phase
32-517 pg/mL
Mid Luteal Phase
37-246 pg/mL
Post-Menopausal
Less than 25 pg/mL
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Compliance Category
FDA
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Refer to Estradiol, Males, Children or Postmenopausal Females, by Tandem Mass Spectrometry (ARUP Test Code 0093247) for male, children, and postmenopausal female specimens.
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Estradiol, 17b
Estradiol, Adult Premenopausal Female, Serum or Plasma
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