Test Code LAB523 Estradiol
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Acceptable: Serum (Red Top), Serum Separator (Gold Top) , Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top), EDTA (Lavender Top)
Specimen Volume: 1mL
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
| Room Temp 18-28°C | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated 2–8°C | 2 days |
| Frozen <-18°C | 4 weeks |
Additional Instructions
Centrifuge specimens are remove serum/plasma from cellular material within 2 hours of collectionTest are batched and only ran on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
Synonyms
E2, 17 Beta Estradiol
Department
Chemistry