ESTRADIOL (Esoterix)

Synonyms: E2 ; Estradiol-17 Beta
Computer Code: (RESTE)
Specimen Collection: 5 mL blood (red or gold top tube preferred. Lavender or sodium heparin green acceptable). Send immediately to Special Chemistry.
Minimum Volume: 3.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze within 45 minutes. Min 1.5 mL serum.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 7 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82670
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII