Test Code YE2F Estradiol, Free, Serum
Clinical Information
Much of Estradiol is bound to proteins. The unbound portion and Estradiol bound to proteins with low affinity reflect the free concentration. The Free Estradiol may better correlate with medical conditions than the Total Estradiol concentrations.
Synonym
- YE2F
Profile Information
Estradiol, Free and Estradiol
Specimen Required
1 mL serum from plain red tube
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 7 days
Frozen : 28 days
Rejected Due To
- Serum separator tubes (SST)
- Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Grossly icteric
Reference Values
See Report
Method Description
Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry Equilibrium Dialysis
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute - San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highwa
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-204
Day(s) Performed
Monday and Wednesday
Report Available
9 days
Reporting Name
Estradiol Free
CPT Code Information
82670
82681
LOINC Code Information
Estradiol, Free: 2240-0
Estradiol: 2243-4