Enhanced Estradiol (eE2)

Preferred Specimen(s) 1.0 mL Serum

Transport Container Plastic screw cap vial

Transport Temperature

Ambient 7 days
Refrigerated 7 days

Reject Criteria

Grossly hemolyzed,
lipemic specimens

Methodology Chemiluminescence

Clinical Significance Estradiol is the major estrogenic hormone secreted by the ovaries. Measurement of estradiol may be useful in women to assess ovarian function in patients with menstrual disorders, precocious or delayed puberty, and menopause and useful in men to assess gynecomastia.