Estradiol

Test Name

Estradiol

Alternate Description

E2

LIS Code

ESTRA

Availability

24/7

Lab Section

Chemistry

Fluid Type

Plasma or Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Gel Green Top, red-top is also acceptable

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top preferred.

Summary Test Name

Estradiol

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

48 hours if refrigerated

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, and refrigerate until shipped

Reference Value

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