Estradiol, Ultrasensitive, LC/MS
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test is crucial for assessing ovarian function and is used in various situations such as menstrual disorders, precocious or delayed puberty, and assisted reproduction protocols. For men, it helps in evaluating conditions like gynecomastia by measuring estradiol levels.
- Estradiol, Ultrasensitive, LC/MS
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
3–5 business days
Males ≤29 pg/mL
Females
Follicular Phase 39-375 pg/mL
Luteal Phase 48-440 pg/mL
Postmenopausal Phase ≤10 pg/mL
Pediatric Reference Ranges for Estradiol, Ultrasensitive
Age Males (pg/mL) Females (pg/mL)
Pre-pubertal
<1 year Not Established Not Established
1-9 years ≤4 ≤16
10-11 years ≤12 ≤65
12-14 years ≤24 ≤142
15-17 years ≤31 ≤283
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 0.5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Lipemia • Serum separator tube (SST) • Grossly icteric
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
