Oestradiol

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

E2

Referral code

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Test information

Used as part of endocrine profile in fertility investigations

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Follicular Phase Median: 82 – 422 pmol/L
Ovulatory Peak Median: 118 – 1898 pmol/L
Mid Luteal Phase Median: 134 – 903 pmol/L
Postmenopausal Females: 0 – 116 pmol/L

Paediatric ranges
Male and Female: 0-1 yrs 0 – 193 pmol/L
Male and Female: 1-12 yrs 0 – 73 pmol/L
Female 12-19 yrs: 0 – 728 pmol/L

Male 12-19 yrs 0 – 157 pmol/L

Source: Beckman Coulter and CALIPER (Paeds)

Tube type

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 0.5 ml

Assay frequency

Run daily at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

48 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry