Category: GESTATION | Code: K4203
Estradiol
Function
This test checks levels of estradiol, one of the most dominant types of estrogen in women who are not pregnant. This examination plays a role in determining the cause of delayed puberty in boys or girls, early puberty in girls, infertility menstrual disorders, monitoring therapy in menopausal women, as well as monitoring a certain type of tumor that produces estrogen.
| Test Schedule | Estimated Test Result | Container | Substance | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Wednesday | 1 day | Plain | Serum, 0.5 mL | 7 days, 2-8⁰C |
Condition
- Include the date of the first and last menstruation - Not lysate and not lipemic
Method
ELISA
Score Reference
Female: During the Follicular Phase: 19-144 pg/mL During the Mid-Cycle: 64-357 pg/mL During the Luteal Phase: 56-214 pg/mL During the Postmenopausal: ≤31 pg/mL. Male: ≤39 pg/mL