TEST DESCRIPTION
TEST CODE
LPNMR
CPT CODE
83704; 80061
EXPECTED TURNAROUND TIME
2-5 days
(TAT is the interval starting when a specimen and order are received in the laboratory and ends with release of the test result.) In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary. In the event that reflex testing is performed TAT turnaround times can be extended.
TEST INCLUDES
Estradiol
SYNONYMS
NA
COLLECTION
COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Collect a Greiner Bio-One Clot Activator Tube
SPECIMEN
Whole Blood
COLLECTION CONTAINERS
Gold top tube (SST)
COLLECTION AMOUNTS
Preferred: 8.0mL
Minimum: 4.0mL
REJECTION CRITERIA
Plasma. Serum separator tubes other than Greiner Bio-One. Non-fasting or lipemic specimens.
PROCESSING
SPECIMEN PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
Gently invert tube to mix contents; allow to clot at room temperature. Separate from cells within 8 hours. Transfer 4 mL serum to an aliquot tube.
PROCESSING SPECIMENS
Serum
PROCESSED AMOUNTS
Preferred: 4.0mL
Minimum: 2.0mL
SHIPPING/TRANSPORT & STORAGE
STABILITIES/STORAGE
AMBIENT
REFRIGERATED
FROZEN
24 hour(s)
7 day(s)
Unacceptable
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Ship refrigerated