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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Oestradiol

Synonyms

17B Oestradiol, Estradiol

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

SST ( Gold), Heparin (Light green)

Paediatric Specimen

0.4ml Heparin (light green) or plain (red)

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Monthly

Laboratory Turnaround Time

2 Weeks

Method

Cobas e411 ECLIA

Unit of measurement

pmol/L

Reference interval

See attachment

Reference interval Attachments

Uncertainty of measurement

15%

Additional Information

Fulvestrant causes a significant false increase in E2 levels.

Minimum Volume

1ml blood

Electronic Information

Registration Code

E2

HL7 mapping code

$E2

LOINC Code

14715-7